Partner, Emerging Companies & Venture Capital — Washington, D.C.

The client keeps this search open for the right book, without a fixed closing date. Approaches are welcome at any point in your own timeline.

Lead partner role within an established emerging companies and venture capital practice in the firm's Washington, D.C. office. The role focuses on advising startups, growth-stage companies and their investors across formation, financings, strategic commercial arrangements and exit events.

Ideal candidate will build and grow a client-facing practice, originate work and collaborate with corporate, IP and fund teams on cross-practice matters. The position offers significant client development responsibility and visibility within a national platform.

• Portable book of business of $2M+ (USD)
• Established partner-level experience advising emerging growth companies and venture investors
• Proven origination record and ability to build relationships with founders, investors and in-house counsel
• Strong transactional skills (financings, equity compensation, commercial agreements) and excellent drafting/negotiation abilities

Where the match is not obvious from the description, a conversation is still worth having — the specification tends to follow the practice.