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A leading global law firm is seeking laterals at the partner level to expand its San Francisco platform across corporate transactions and high-stakes commercial litigation. The firm prioritizes bringing on established teams over individual hires, in service of deepening transactional volume and litigation bench strength.

Targeted practice areas include mergers & acquisitions, private equity, venture capital, corporate governance, and complex commercial disputes. The firm's sector focus spans life sciences, financial services, technology, energy, and the automotive industry.

Strategic market interest spans New York, Northern California, Texas, London, and Germany. Candidates should come with substantial, directly transferable practices and a demonstrable ability to generate significant transaction and litigation activity.

Partner-level experience in corporate transactions, M&A, private equity/venture capital, or complex commercial litigation
Portable book of business of $5M+ (USD)
At least one anchor client relationship
Team-oriented profile; legal-recruiting-friendly

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