M&A/ Private Equity Partner

A highly regarded, strategically focused, mid-sized global law firm (700 lawyers) is actively seeking established Private M&A and Private Equity partners to support targeted growth in Dallas and New York. The firm operates at the intersection of financial services, private capital, and investment management, and is executing a disciplined five-year growth plan centered on expanding its strongest practices in its existing offices. This is not a merger-driven growth story. The firm is intentionally scaling from a position of strength and profitability. The OpportunityThe platform is particularly well-suited to partners with a meaningful sponsor-side or private company M&A practice who are looking for:A more collaborative, entrepreneurial cultureMeaningful cross-selling opportunities across funds, private credit, investment management, tax, regulatory, and private wealthStrong specialist support embedded directly within Corporate Unlike many peer firms, the Corporate group includes embedded specialists (e.g., tax, employment, benefits) who work exclusively on transactional matters, ensuring responsiveness and market-informed negotiation support. This structure has proven to be a competitive advantage in deal execution and client service. The firm also provides proprietary market data and financial services survey insights that partners actively use as business development tools to open doors with sponsors and portfolio companies. Ideal Candidate Profile$3M+ portable book of business (day-one portability expected)Strong private equity or private company M&A focusSponsor relationships highly valuedDemonstrated business development track recordCollaborative, team-oriented mindset Group acquisitions are also considered. Why This Firm700-lawyer global firm with strong brand in financial services and fundsTargeted growth strategyDeep private capital ecosystemEmbedded deal-specialist modelEntrepreneurial but highly collaborative cultureStrong Dallas momentum Competitive economics at partner level Interested? In which case, please apply and we will reach out to discuss this in more detail.