Corporate M&A Partner

About the company

Our client is a law firm.

The role

Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Serve as a senior transactional attorney who takes full charge of corporate deals for the firm's clients, guiding a compact group of lawyers from first negotiation through closing. The position also carries a coaching element and close collaboration with department leadership.

What you'll do

- Take the lead on negotiating and preparing share and asset purchase documents as well as operating and shareholder agreements.

- Steer each deal from kickoff to closing alongside a small, capable team.

- Serve as the primary point of contact for important clients and keep those relationships strong.

- Prepare and quickly revise supporting documents such as confidentiality, employment and other ancillary deal paperwork.

- Oversee closing deliverables, track revisions and keep each transaction on schedule.

- Communicate frequently with clients and the other side's counsel, including by video call.

- Guide less experienced attorneys through active deals and give them hands-on feedback.

- Work across varied deal types, including private equity buyouts, strategic acquisitions and sales of businesses.

Requirements

What we're looking for

- Partner-level corporate transactional background gained at a large national firm, a solid midsize firm or a respected boutique.

- A track record of running sizeable deals on your own from beginning to end.

- Strong command of drafting and negotiating the main acquisition documents.

- Comfort leading small deal groups through intricate transactions.

- A history of building client trust and developing junior lawyers.

- A JD from an ABA-accredited law school.

- Sound judgment, strong leadership and a confident presence with clients.

- An approachable, team-oriented personality that fits a close-knit, trusting workplace.

- Located in Los Angeles or ready to relocate there.

- A portable client base is not required.

Bonus points

- An existing client base is a plus, but not required.

Benefits

Compensation and benefits

- Base salary: USD 300,000 to 400,000 per year

- Discretionary bonus

- Origination bonus

- Business development budget

- Health, dental and vision coverage

- Retirement plan

- Disability and life insurance

- Paid vacation and sick time

Location and work model

- West Los Angeles, CA, United States

- Hybrid, 2 days in office

- Full-time