Lateral Partner — Finance & Banking, Paris

This remains an active confidential search at partner level. The requirement is re-confirmed each cycle with the client, and the description below is the current version.

Top-tier international law firm is seeking a lateral partner to strengthen its Finance & Banking practice in Paris. The role will focus on leveraged finance and related financing transactions for domestic and international clients.

The partner will lead mandates, originate new business, and work closely with cross-border teams across the firm's network. This is an opportunity to build a market-leading practice from a well-resourced platform.

• Portable book of business of $2M+ (USD)
• Proven track record in leveraged finance and complex financing transactions
• Demonstrated ability to originate business, manage client relationships and lead deal teams

If the brief does not read like an exact match, it is usually still worth talking — partner briefs move with the candidate.