About this role
A leading full-service law firm is seeking an experienced M&A/Private Equity Partner to join its combined M&A and Private Equity group, a core strategic practice handling billions of dollars in middle-market transactions annually. The group focuses exclusively on private, sponsor-driven M&A and advises private equity funds, portfolio companies, family offices, independent sponsors, and strategic buyers throughout the full investment lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities Lead private, middle-market M&A and private equity transactions, including LBOs, platform and add-on acquisitions, auctions, minority investments, recapitalizations, and divestitures. Serve as lead relationship partner or senior deal counsel to private equity sponsors and portfolio companies. Deliver commercial, business-focused advice that goes beyond legal analysis. Originate and grow repeat, sponsor-driven client relationships. Build scalable practices that support multi-lawyer deal teams. Leverage embedded specialist model (tax, employment, finance, antitrust, IP) to drive efficient execution. Contribute to practice growth in priority sectors (e.g., health care, sports, business services, financial services, manufacturing). Mentor associates and junior partners and participate in firm leadership initiatives.
Ideal Candidate Profile Significant experience in private, middle-market M&A and private equity. Strong understanding of sponsor-driven deal dynamics and competitive auction processes. Portable, scalable book of business typically $4–5M+ (flexibility to ~$3M for strategic fits). Practices aligned with the middle market and capable of supporting leverage. Commercial, pragmatic mindset with a collaborative working style. Stable career history.
What Differentiates This Firm Embedded specialists who work exclusively on transactions, delivering superior availability and market insight. Market-intelligence-driven business development, including proprietary data on compensation, equity structures, and financing terms. Deep experience across market cycles, with early tax and finance integration. Best-in-class lateral integration, including senior leadership involvement and long-term business development support.
Requirements 10+ years of experience as a practicing attorney in M&A/PE. Visa sponsorship not available.
About the Firm A full-service law firm with approximately 650 attorneys across US and international locations, offering sophisticated, high-value legal services. Core practice areas include corporate, financial services, litigation, real estate, private credit, intellectual property and trusts and estates. Clients include a wide range of public and private companies, government and nonprofit organizations, and individuals.
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Key Responsibilities Lead private, middle-market M&A and private equity transactions, including LBOs, platform and add-on acquisitions, auctions, minority investments, recapitalizations, and divestitures. Serve as lead relationship partner or senior deal counsel to private equity sponsors and portfolio companies. Deliver commercial, business-focused advice that goes beyond legal analysis. Originate and grow repeat, sponsor-driven client relationships. Build scalable practices that support multi-lawyer deal teams. Leverage embedded specialist model (tax, employment, finance, antitrust, IP) to drive efficient execution. Contribute to practice growth in priority sectors (e.g., health care, sports, business services, financial services, manufacturing). Mentor associates and junior partners and participate in firm leadership initiatives.
Ideal Candidate Profile Significant experience in private, middle-market M&A and private equity. Strong understanding of sponsor-driven deal dynamics and competitive auction processes. Portable, scalable book of business typically $4–5M+ (flexibility to ~$3M for strategic fits). Practices aligned with the middle market and capable of supporting leverage. Commercial, pragmatic mindset with a collaborative working style. Stable career history.
What Differentiates This Firm Embedded specialists who work exclusively on transactions, delivering superior availability and market insight. Market-intelligence-driven business development, including proprietary data on compensation, equity structures, and financing terms. Deep experience across market cycles, with early tax and finance integration. Best-in-class lateral integration, including senior leadership involvement and long-term business development support.
Requirements 10+ years of experience as a practicing attorney in M&A/PE. Visa sponsorship not available.
About the Firm A full-service law firm with approximately 650 attorneys across US and international locations, offering sophisticated, high-value legal services. Core practice areas include corporate, financial services, litigation, real estate, private credit, intellectual property and trusts and estates. Clients include a wide range of public and private companies, government and nonprofit organizations, and individuals.
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