Lateral Partner — Finance, IP Litigation — Northern Virginia (McLean)

Senior partner-level opportunity with a leading international law firm’s Northern Virginia office. The role blends patent litigation leadership with experience in complex finance matters, including leveraged and structured finance.

We seek a rainmaker who can lead high-stakes patent litigation matters, grow a portable practice, and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams across finance and IP. This is a partner-level role with responsibility for originating business and mentoring junior lawyers.

• Proven partner-level experience in patent litigation; strong trial or contested matter record.
• Demonstrated experience or familiarity with leveraged and structured finance matters.
• Track record of originating business and managing client relationships (portable book of business required).
• Ability to lead teams, develop business, and work with cross-practice groups.
• Active bar admission or eligibility to practice in Virginia (or willingness to qualify).