We are running a partner-level search, handled confidentially. The requirement is re-confirmed each cycle with the client, and what follows is the current brief.

Leading U.S. law firm seeks a lateral partner to join its intellectual property team with a primary focus on patent prosecution. The role is best suited to an originator who can also handle some service work for existing matters while building and managing their own client base.

While the immediate need is for a patent prosecution partner, the firm is also receptive to candidates from trademark prosecution or IP litigation backgrounds who can bring substantial portable business. The team offers collaborative support and opportunities to steward and grow client relationships.

Portable book of business of $1M+ (USD)
Established patent prosecution experience and strong technical knowledge
Proven track record of originating and developing client relationships
Ability and willingness to perform some service work for the wider team

Where the match is not obvious from the description, a conversation is still worth having — these mandates flex around the right practice.

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