A lateral partner hire of this kind turns on the portability of the practice, far more than on any headline figure.

We are seeking a lateral partner to help build out a combined Commercial Litigation and Corporate practice in the San Francisco market, with a focus on high-value, big-ticket disputes and corporate transactions.

The platform is strategically prioritizing the acquisition of cohesive teams over individual hires to accelerate transactional volume and expand significant commercial litigation capabilities.

The practice serves clients across the Life Sciences, Financial Services, Technology, Energy, and Automotive sectors. The firm’s market focus spans New York, Northern California, Texas, London, and Germany, though this opening is specifically for the San Francisco office.

Candidates with an established portability profile and a substantial anchor client relationship are of particular interest.

Portable book of business of $5M+ (USD)
Existing anchor client relationship
Experience handling significant commercial litigation and M&A matters
Team-oriented candidate with a history of stable career moves (no more than 3–5 firm transitions)

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