Corporate & M&A legal practice

Job Description A nationally recognized AmLaw 100 firm is strategically expanding its Corporate & M&A practice in its Downtown Los Angeles office and seeks a partner-level attorney with a demonstrated portable book of middle-market transactional business.Interested in this role You can find all the relevant information in the description below.This opportunity is designed for an entrepreneurial partner who is looking to build and grow a corporate platform within a nationally recognized law firm. The Los Angeles office has historically been litigation-focused, and the firm is intentionally diversifying its practice mix to establish a stronger corporate presence in the Southern California market.The ideal candidate will bring a portable book of business of at least $1.5 million, with a significant portion of working attorney collections, and have substantial experience leading middle-market M&A transactions.Practice OverviewThe practice maintains a nationally respected Corporate & Business Transactions platform representing middle-market companies, private equity sponsors, growth-stage businesses, and strategic acquirers. The platform is particularly strong in:Middle-market M&A (buy-side and sell-side)Private equity transactionsFounder-led and closely held business transactionsCorporate governance and strategic advisory workCross-office transactional collaboration (real estate, finance, restructuring)The transactional client base is predominantly middle-market rather than Fortune 100 public company securities work, allowing for rate flexibility, deep client relationships, and sophisticated deal execution without ultra-elite public company rate pressure.Key ResponsibilitiesOriginate, manage, and execute M&A transactions and corporate matters.Lead buy-side and sell-side transactions for middle-market companies.Advise private equity sponsors and portfolio companies.Supervise and mentor associates and deal teams.Collaborate cross-functionally with litigation, regulatory, finance, and real estate partners across offices.Expand and deepen the firm's corporate footprint in the Los Angeles market.Actively contribute to business development and cross-selling initiatives.Required QualificationsJ.D. from an accredited law school.Active membership in good standing with the California Bar (or ability to waive in).15+ years of corporate transactional experience.Demonstrated portable book of business of at least $1.5 million.Meaningful working attorney collections (ideally ~$1M+ personally billed).Significant experience handling middle-market M&A transactions.Proven history of originating and maintaining client relationships.Ability to independently manage complex deal processes.Preferred QualificationsPortable book exceeding $2 million.Experience representing private equity funds and sponsors.Ability to bring an associate or junior partner.Industry focus in healthcare, technology, life sciences, manufacturing, or consumer products.Cross-border transactional experience. xhyhwjd Demonstrated growth trajectory in business development.