Lateral Partner Intellectual Property & Corporate San Francisco

We are running a confidential partner search. The mandate is reviewed on a rolling basis with the client, and what follows is the current brief.

Senior partner hire to build and lead IP litigation and corporate capabilities from the firm's San Francisco office. The role sits within a national practice platform focused on patent and IP litigation, corporate work and complex litigation matters, with a priority on growing both IP and corporate teams on the West Coast.

The team offers a collaborative, multi-office platform and flexible compensation structures; candidates should be prepared to develop cross-office work and help expand market presence in the region. This is a visible leadership role with opportunities to originate and manage major matters and to mentor more junior lawyers.

• Portable book of business of $2M+ (USD)
• Established partner-level track record in IP litigation and/or patent litigation
• Significant corporate experience (M&A, corporate governance or transactional work) desirable
• Proven ability to originate business, lead client relationships and develop cross-office teams

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