Lateral Partner — Litigation & Securities, Washington, D.C.

This is an ongoing confidential partner search. The mandate is reviewed on a rolling basis with the client, and the detail below reflects the current brief.

Senior partner opportunity to lead and expand a litigation and securities practice in the Washington, D.C. office of a major national law firm. The role focuses on complex commercial litigation, securities-related disputes, and white-collar matters across regulatory and enforcement contexts.

The successful candidate will join an established trial team and handle high-stakes litigation in federal and state courts, regulatory matters and investigations, and appellate work. The position includes responsibility for client relationship management and business development within the securities and regulatory space.

This opening is best suited to a rainmaking trial lawyer who can both litigate at a high level and grow a securities-focused client base in the D.C. market.

• Portable book of business of $2M+ (USD)
• Established partner-level litigation experience, including trials and appeals
• Proven experience in securities litigation, enforcement or white-collar defense
• Demonstrated client development and relationship management skills
• Admission to practice (or ability to obtain) in the District of Columbia

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