Lateral Partner — Corporate & Commercial Litigation (New York)

This is an ongoing confidential partner search. The brief is revisited each cycle with the client, and what follows is the current brief.

An established law firm is seeking a lateral partner to help drive a high-volume, big-ticket corporate and commercial litigation practice in New York. The role combines complex corporate transactions with significant commercial disputes, offering a platform for a partner with an existing client base to expand their practice.

The firm operates across a range of sectors, including life sciences, financial services, technology, energy, and the automotive industry, and is looking to strengthen its presence in New York and Northern California.

The ideal candidate is a partner with a portable book of business and a track record of handling substantial commercial litigation and corporate matters. The firm prefers to bring on teams rather than individuals to enhance transactional volume and litigation capabilities.

• Lateral partner with a portable book of business of $5M+ (USD)
• At least one anchor client
• Demonstrated experience in commercial litigation and corporate transactions
• Team-oriented approach; ability to work collaboratively
• Stable career history (no more than 3–5 firm moves)

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