Corporate Partner - Washington, D.C.

Corporate Partner

Washington, DC

About the Opportunity

A highly respected national law firm is seeking an experienced Corporate Partner to join its Washington, DC office. The firm offers an established national platform, a deep network of attorneys across multiple practice areas, and a collaborative culture designed to support partner success and long-term practice growth.

With offices throughout the United States and a diverse client base that spans emerging companies, privately held businesses, private equity sponsors, financial institutions, and large commercial enterprises, the firm provides significant opportunities for cross-selling, client expansion, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Partners benefit from access to a broad range of resources and referral networks while maintaining the flexibility and autonomy to grow their practices in a manner consistent with their business objectives.

This opportunity is particularly attractive for an entrepreneurial attorney who is seeking a platform that supports business generation, rewards initiative, and encourages partners to take an active role in shaping the growth of both their practice and the broader office.

Responsibilities

• Lead and expand a corporate and transactional practice in the Washington, DC market.
• Serve as trusted outside counsel to clients on a broad range of business and corporate matters.
• Advise clients regarding mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, venture capital investments, joint ventures, corporate governance matters, and strategic business transactions.
• Structure, negotiate, and draft complex transactional agreements and related documentation.
• Collaborate with attorneys throughout the firm's national platform to identify and develop cross-selling opportunities.
• Develop new business and strengthen existing client relationships.
• Mentor associates and contribute to the growth and development of the corporate practice.
• Participate in strategic business development and marketing initiatives within the firm.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership.
• Significant corporate and transactional experience, ideally developed at a national, regional, or well-regarded boutique law firm.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage sophisticated transactions and client relationships.
• Portable book of business, generally $600,000 in annual originations, although candidates with larger practices are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Strong business development capabilities and an entrepreneurial approach to practice growth.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and client-management skills.
• Interest in leveraging a national platform to expand existing client relationships and develop new opportunities.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• National platform with attorneys and clients throughout the United States.
• Strong culture of collaboration and internal referrals.
• Meaningful opportunities for cross-selling and practice expansion.
• Flexibility and autonomy in managing and growing your practice.
• Efficient infrastructure and administrative support.
• Opportunity to play a significant role in the continued growth of the Washington, DC office.
• Compensation model that rewards business generation, client retention, and long-term growth.
• Collegial environment that values entrepreneurship, practical problem-solving, and partner success.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a business-minded corporate attorney who has developed strong client relationships and is seeking a platform that can support the next phase of practice growth. The successful attorney will value autonomy, appreciate collaborative opportunities across offices and practice groups, and be motivated by the prospect of expanding an existing book of business within a growing national firm.

Candidates with experience in M&A, private equity, venture capital, emerging companies, corporate governance, securities, finance, and other sophisticated transactional matters are encouraged to apply.

Confidential inquiries are welcomed and will be handled with the utmost discretion.

The firm's compensation model is designed for entrepreneurial partners who value autonomy, origination credit, and practice growth opportunities. Attorneys often find the platform attractive because of its combination of business development support, collaborative referral networks, and opportunity to enhance overall profitability.

Apply here on LinkedIn or send your materials and/or otherwise indicate your interest by contacting me at psmith@jsl-hq.com / 415.287.3304. Looking forward to connecting.