China Practice Partner – Los Angeles

Position:  This top US firm is looking for a China-related partner with corporate, dispute resolution and/or IP experience for it Los Angeles office.  This firm has a strong Shanghai and LA based China practice.  With a focus on both China and Japan, the firm is looking for a partner to act as a go-between for the US and China practices.  Top preference goes to bi-cultural partners and the firm is well-reputed as one of the top law firms for female partners.  They focus on M&A, inbound and outbound investment, capital markets, arbitration and IP (preferably hard IP, but open to soft).  The firm has no debt and offers a strong platform to build on, with a low cost base and a strong desire to diversify their existing platform.  This is a great alternative to the Wall Street law firm experience.

Company:  This Midwestern based, international law firm operates twenty-five offices worldwide.  The firm has more than 1,200 lawyers making it one of the largest law firms in the world, both by revenue and by attorney headcount.   With offices in Hong Kong, Shanghai and Singapore they cover the entire Asia-pacific market in practice areas including corporate, international trade, dispute resolution and IP.

Requirements:  The firm would consider elevating a very strong senior associate or counsel but is also considering established partners with a sustainable book of business of at least $1million.   Chinese language skills are ideal, but are not required.