Partner

Lateral Partner, Corporate (M&A) — San Francisco

An Am Law 20 firm

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This is an ongoing partner-level search, handled confidentially. The mandate is reviewed on a rolling basis with the client, and the description below is the current version.

Experienced corporate partner sought to join a leading firm's San Francisco corporate practice focused on mergers & acquisitions and transactional work. The role involves originating and leading complex deals, advising strategic and private equity clients, and expanding a high-value transaction practice.

You will work with senior deal teams, develop client relationships across sectors, and mentor associates while contributing to business development and practice growth. The hiring team is seeking a candidate with a proven, portable client base and a track record of closing substantial transactions.

  • Significant partner-level experience in M&A and corporate transactions
  • Portable book of business of >10M (USD)
  • Proven business development and client-management skills
  • Ability to lead deal teams and mentor junior lawyers

Where the match is not obvious from the description, it is usually still worth talking — the specification tends to follow the practice.

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