Lateral Partner, Litigation – Wilmington

A lateral partner hire on this brief is decided by what the practice can carry across, more than on any single number.

Established, national litigation practice is hiring a lateral partner to join its Wilmington litigation team. The role is for an experienced trial lawyer who will lead complex commercial and civil litigation matters and act as a first‑chair in court and at hearings.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative bench of litigators handling high‑stakes disputes for corporate and institutional clients, contribute to case strategy and supervision of associate teams, and help grow the practice regionally.

• Proven first‑chair trial and litigation experience at partner level
• Strong courtroom and motion practice skills in complex commercial litigation
• Demonstrated ability to supervise associates and manage litigation teams
• Proven client development and business generation capabilities
• Portable book of business of $2M+ (USD)

If the brief does not read like an exact match, it is still worth a conversation — partner briefs move with the candidate.