Lateral Partner, Litigation — Washington, D.C.

This remains an active confidential search at partner level. The brief is revisited each cycle with the client, and the description below is the current version.

Senior litigators are sought to join a large national practice's Washington, D.C. office. The role focuses on leading complex commercial and regulatory disputes, supervising trial teams, and advising sophisticated corporate and institutional clients.

The successful candidate will take a visible leadership role within the litigation group, work across practices and offices on high‑stakes matters, and contribute to firmwide business development and client relationship management.

• Portable book of business of $2M+ (USD)
• Significant courtroom and trial experience in commercial or regulatory litigation
• Proven track record of client development and relationship management
• Experience managing and mentoring associates and leading litigation teams
• Admission (or ability to obtain admission) to practice in Washington, D.C.

If the fit is not obvious on paper, it is usually still worth talking — the specification tends to follow the practice.