Corporate & Private Equity Partner

About the role

This opportunity is heavily expertise and culture-driven, fitting within a team that combines the sophistication of the largest firms in the world with a focus on the middle market. The enterprise values of transactions typically range from $20 to $250 million. Culture and fit are critical—ideal candidates will have high emotional intelligence and thrive in a collegial, collaborative environment where everyone can succeed.

Responsibilities

• Represent private equity funds, portfolio companies, and corporate clients in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other strategic transactions.
• Draft, negotiate, and manage purchase agreements, LLC agreements, and related transaction documents.
• Conduct and supervise due diligence reviews and coordinate transaction closings.
• Advise clients on corporate governance matters, ownership structures, and ongoing business operations.
• Work directly with clients, investment professionals, lenders, accountants, and opposing counsel throughout the transaction lifecycle.
• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple practice groups to provide comprehensive legal solutions to clients.

Qualifications

• 8-15 years of meaningful corporate and transactional experience at a law firm or comparable legal environment.
• Significant experience handling M&A transactions and private equity investments.
• Experience representing sponsors, portfolio companies, founders, management teams, or strategic buyers.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and client counseling skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple transactions and work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Excellent academic credentials and written and verbal communication skills.
• Significant experience representing private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, and strategic buyers, as well as founders in exit transactions to private equity.