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