Corporate/M&A Partner

ABOUT THE ROLE A boutique law firm is seeking a senior Corporate/M&A Partner to lead sophisticated middle-market transactions. You will manage deals and lean teams from start to finish, build trusted client relationships, and mentor attorneys across a diverse M&A practice. WHAT YOU'LL DO - Lead negotiations and draft purchase agreements, LLC agreements, stockholder agreements, and related transaction documents. - Run M&A transactions from initial planning through closing, keeping workstreams and lean deal teams moving. - Manage client relationships and regularly communicate with clients and opposing counsel. - Coordinate closing documents, incorporate revisions, and help resolve issues throughout each deal. - Mentor junior and mid-level associates on live transactions. - Advise on private equity buyouts, strategic acquisitions, growth investments, and sell-side representations. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR - At least 8 years of significant law firm experience handling sophisticated middle-market M&A transactions. - Demonstrated ability to lead complex deals end to end and draft and negotiate core agreements, including SPAs and asset purchase agreements. - Experience from a BigLaw, reputable midsize, or established boutique firm, with a background beyond exclusively in-house roles. - Strong client presence, sound judgment, collaborative communication, and experience owning client relationships and mentoring associates. - Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school. - A portable book of business is not required. - Experience using legal research and drafting tools is relevant; specific tools are not required. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Base salary: $300,000 to $400,000 annually. Visa sponsorship is not available. LOCATION Hybrid, with the primary location in New York. Candidates based in or willing to relocate to Los Angeles are also considered.