Partner, Intellectual Property & Technology — Washington, D.C.

We are running a confidential partner search. The mandate is reviewed on a rolling basis with the client, and the description below is the current version.

Senior hire sought to lead and grow an established intellectual property and technology practice in the Washington, D.C. office of a leading national law firm. The role will combine client counselling, IP prosecution and transactions, and strategic matter leadership across telecom and life‑sciences-related technology matters.

The partner will be expected to originate and manage client relationships, work closely with cross-practice teams on complex, high-value matters, and mentor junior lawyers. The position offers a platform to expand a commercial IP/technology book while handling both contentious and transactional matters for corporate and institutional clients.

• Portable book of business of $2M+ (USD)
• Established partner-level experience in intellectual property and technology matters, with experience in telecommunications and/or life sciences strongly preferred
• Proven business development and client relationship track record
• Ability to manage and develop teams on complex cross-border matters

If the fit is not obvious on paper, it is usually still worth talking — these mandates flex around the right practice.