Corporate Transactions (M&A) Partner

Position OverviewTake your corporate practice to the next level with a firm that provides sophisticated transactional work, entrepreneurial freedom, and a clear path to equity partnership. This opportunity is designed for an experienced corporate attorney seeking a long-term platform to expand their practice, advise growing businesses, and develop lasting client relationships. You'll work alongside accomplished attorneys across multiple disciplines while serving as a trusted advisor on complex business transactions and strategic initiatives.Key ResponsibilitiesLead mergers and acquisitions, business transactions, restructurings, and other corporate matters from inception through closing.Advise business owners, executives, and privately held companies on strategic legal and business decisions.Draft, review, and negotiate purchase agreements, operating agreements, shareholder agreements, and other complex transactional documents.Develop and maintain client relationships while contributing to the continued growth of the corporate practice.Collaborate with attorneys across multiple practice areas to provide comprehensive legal solutions.Qualifications / Nice to HaveMust HaveJ.D.

from an accredited law school and active bar admission.Significant corporate transactional experience in a law firm environment.Experience leading mergers and acquisitions and complex business transactions.Experience independently managing client relationships and legal matters.Existing book of business or demonstrated business development success.Nice to HaveExperience representing privately held, middle-market, or closely held businesses.Experience mentoring junior attorneys.Experience with private equity, financing transactions, corporate governance, or succession planning matters.BenefitsTypical total compensation opportunity of $275K-$350K+, with upside tied to both production and originationDirector compensation is driven by both originated revenue and personal production15% origination credit on collected revenue from clients you originateProduction-based compensation ranging from approximately 30%-40% of collected working attorney revenue, depending on your two-year average production levelsAnnual profit-sharing contributions historically ranging from $10K-$28KThe firm welcomes conversations with attorneys who have developed strong client relationships and demonstrated business development capabilities. They are generally interested in speaking with Non-Equity Partner candidates who maintain a portable book of business of at least $250,000 and Equity Partner candidates with portable books of $750,000 or more. Attorneys who can bring established client relationships while contributing to a collaborative practice environment are particularly well-positioned within the firm's compensation and advancement structure.Although nice to have, a portable book is not a hard requirement for this position and Attorneys without one are encouraged to apply.