The client keeps this search open for the right book, not to a published deadline. We take approaches at any stage in your own timeline.

Senior partner hire to lead and grow an established commercial litigation and corporate practice in the San Francisco office. The role focuses on high-value commercial disputes and significant transactional work across sectors including life sciences, financial services, technology, energy and automotive.

The team-oriented opportunity prioritizes candidates who can bring or build a sustainable transactional pipeline and who will collaborate across US and international markets (notably New York, Texas, London and Germany). The firm seeks a leader capable of expanding team capacity and winning cross-border engagements.

Portable book of business of $5M+ (USD)
Proven partner-level record in commercial litigation and M&A or related transactional work
Experience leading teams and originating cross-border matters
Sector experience in life sciences, financial services, technology, energy or automotive preferred
Stable career history and ability to integrate into an established team-focused platform

Where the match is not obvious from the description, it is still worth a conversation — partner briefs move with the candidate.

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