Private Equity Partner (Mergers / Acquisitions)

M&A and Private Equity Partner (10 Years)

Location: New York, Chicago, or Dallas (Hybrid)

Compensation: $600,000 – $1M

Bar Admission: Required

The Opportunity

Join a leading middle-market M&A and private equity platform handling billions in sponsor-driven transactions annually. This is a core strategic practice with strong deal flow, embedded specialist support, and a focus on scaling partner practices.

What You Will Do

• Lead private equity and M&A transactions including LBOs, acquisitions, recapitalizations, and divestitures
• Advise private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, and strategic buyers
• Serve as lead relationship partner or senior deal counsel
• Drive deal execution and manage multi-lawyer teams
• Originate and grow sponsor-driven client relationships
  
  

What We Are Looking For

• 10 years of experience in private equity and M&A
• Strong background in middle-market, sponsor-driven transactions
• Portable book of business of at least $3M (ideally $4M )
• Experience leading complex transactions and managing client relationships
• Commercial, business-oriented mindset
  
  

Preferred Experience

• LBOs, platform and add-on acquisitions
• Sponsor-side private equity work
• Experience in healthcare, sports, or business services sectors
  
  

What Makes This Role Unique

• Dedicated, embedded specialists across tax, finance, and employment
• Strong deal flow with consistent sponsor-driven work
• Platform built for scaling partner practices
• Market intelligence and business development support
• High-touch lateral integration with leadership involvement
  
  

Skills: m&a,investment acquisition,partner,mergers & acquisitions,recapitalizations,portfolio companies,mergers and acquisitions,private equity,middle market,acquisition assessment