Lateral Partner — Litigation — Washington, D.C.

A lateral partner hire of this kind turns on what actually moves with you, more than on any single number.

Leading international law firm is seeking a first-chair litigation partner to join its Washington, D.C. disputes team. The role focuses on handling complex, bet-the-company and high-stakes litigation matters, running trials and leading multi-disciplinary teams.

The successful candidate will help grow a busy litigation practice, take primary responsibility for client relationships, and work across a national platform of litigators and support resources.

• Portable book of business of $2M+ (USD)
• Proven first-chair trial and courtroom experience on significant matters
• Demonstrated track record of originating and developing client relationships
• Ability to lead and mentor associates and collaborate across practice groups; admission or willingness to obtain DC bar

If the fit is not obvious on paper, it is usually still worth talking — the specification tends to follow the practice.