Partner-Lateral; Litigation

Partner Laterals Opportunity we represent an Am Law 200 litigation boutique seeking a lateral partner for high‑stakes commercial litigation. The role is fully confidential and will keep your client base in a better position than before.

This Am Law 200 firm is a Tier 1 litigation powerhouse ranked by U.S. News – Best Lawyers and Chambers USA. The firm specializes in complex financial services, antitrust, and intellectual property disputes and represents high‑profile clients such as Robert DeNiro, Mia Farrow, Donald Trump, Comcast, Enron, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac. The firm values experience and litigation skill over law school pedigree and offers a meritocratic compensation structure.

The incoming partner will serve as a lead strategist and trial counsel for a sophisticated portfolio of commercial disputes. The role is designed for a practitioner who possesses a significant portable practice and the desire to lead multi‑disciplinary teams through every phase of the litigation lifecycle.

• Lead counsel in high‑stakes bench and jury trials, arbitrations, and appellate proceedings across federal and state jurisdictions.
• Manage and expand a portable book of business exceeding $1M–$2M in annual originations, focusing on high‑margin commercial, securities, or intellectual property matters.
• Oversee development of comprehensive case strategies, including complex discovery, high‑level motion practice, and settlement negotiations.
• Mentor and supervise a dedicated team of associates and special counsel, ensuring high standards of legal work product and professional development.
• Collaborate with firm leadership on cross‑selling initiatives and strategic business development to capture emerging market opportunities.

• Exceptional trial skills with a documented history of favorable verdicts or high‑value settlements.
• Advanced expertise in a specific niche such as securities fraud, Hatch‑Waxman litigation, or international arbitration.
• Strong leadership profile with the ability to integrate existing clients into the firm’s infrastructure seamlessly.
• Superior interpersonal skills required for high‑level client relationship management and internal firm collaboration.

• Highly meritocratic and transparent compensation model rewarding high performance and business origination.
• Lean‑team staffing model providing trial‑ready associates and efficient matter management.
• A national reputation for trial excellence serving as a powerful business development tool.
• Strategic autonomy to grow a practice within a collegial and entrepreneurial culture that prioritizes litigation wins over administrative bureaucracy.

Notice This advertisement is on behalf of our client and does not reflect the full job description for the role. Any qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. You will need to provide law school transcripts, a writing sample or deal sheets, and a cover letter in order to be considered for this role. This posting does not constitute an offer of employment and listed compensation details may vary by state or experience and will be discussed thoroughly during the interview phase.