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Lateral Partner — Employment & Labor and Intellectual Property, Silicon Valley

A leading US law firm

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A lateral partner hire on this brief is decided by what the practice can carry across, more than on any single number.

Leading national law firm seeks a lateral partner to grow its Employment & Labor and Intellectual Property practices in the Silicon Valley market. The role is client-facing and focused on originating and developing high-value matters across ERISA, labor & employment and IP litigation.

Ideal candidates will join a busy, collaborative platform that handles sophisticated corporate and litigation work for technology-sector clients. The team supports cross-practice collaboration and offers significant autonomy to build a portable practice.

  • Portable book of business of $850k+ (USD)
  • Established partner with a demonstrable track record of originating and managing complex ERISA, employment or IP litigation matters
  • Strong client development and collaboration skills across corporate, litigation and IP teams

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