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Overview

Our Client is a full-service corporate law firm representing domestic and international clients in sophisticated corporate and securities transactions, mergers and acquisitions, secured and unsecured lending, PIPEs, commercial and securities litigation, intellectual property, insurance coverage and defense, real estate, and general corporate matters.

The Firm was founded with a clear mission: to provide hands-on, partner-driven legal services to clients in the small and middle markets. We pride ourselves on seeing the world through our clients' eyes—listening carefully, anticipating needs, and delivering practical, business-focused legal solutions with exceptional responsiveness.

Our Client is seeking an accomplished Mergers + Acquisitions Partner with a proven record of leading complex transactions, managing and mentoring legal teams, and developing client relationships. This is a leadership role for a partner who thrives in a collaborative environment and values direct client engagement.

The ideal candidate will combine strong technical M&A expertise with strategic judgment, business acumen, and the ability to grow and lead a high-performing team within a middle-market-focused platform.

• Lead and oversee domestic and cross-border mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and strategic investments
• Serve as the primary relationship partner for middle-market and emerging growth clients
• Manage all phases of M&A transactions, including:
• Structuring and negotiation
• Due diligence
• Drafting and reviewing transaction documents
• Coordinating closings and post-closing matters
• Build, manage, and mentor teams of associates and counsel; foster professional development and accountability
• Collaborate with partners across practices (securities, finance, real estate, litigation, IP) to deliver integrated client solutions
• Actively participate in business development, including client origination, cross-selling, and firm growth initiatives
• Contribute to the Firm's leadership culture through strategic planning, talent development, and client service excellence

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Admission to the bar in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (additional jurisdictions a plus)
• 10+ years of M&A experience, including partner-level responsibility
• Demonstrated success advising small to middle-market companies, founders, investors, and private equity sponsors
• Strong experience leading deal teams and supervising associates
• Established or growing portable book of business worth $650K+ (Required)
• Excellent negotiation, drafting, and client-facing skills
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a collaborative, client-first approach

• Leadership style grounded in mentorship, accessibility, and accountability
• Comfort balancing hands-on legal work with strategic oversight
• Ability to translate complex legal issues into clear, business-oriented advice
• Interest in contributing to a firm where partners are deeply engaged in client service

• Partner-driven, entrepreneurial culture with direct client access
• Strong platform for middle-market M&A work
• Collaborative, cross-office environment
• Opportunity to meaningfully shape team growth and firm strategy
• National footprint with regional flexibility