Litigation Partner — San Francisco

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

Leading litigation practice is recruiting a partner to join its San Francisco team. The role focuses on high-stakes commercial litigation and international arbitration across complex, cross-border matters.

The partner will handle courtroom and arbitral advocacy, lead case strategy, and develop business within the practice. The team operates on high-profile commercial disputes and represents corporate clients in arbitration and related proceedings.

• Portable book of business of $2M+ (USD)
• Established partner-level experience in commercial litigation and international arbitration
• Proven trial and arbitration advocacy track record
• Ability to originate and develop client relationships across the U.S. and internationally

If the brief does not read like an exact match, a conversation is still worth having — the specification tends to follow the practice.