Private Equity Partner

M&A / Private Equity Partner Location: New York / Chicago / Dallas Salary: $600K — $1M+ Years of Experience: 10+ years Bar Admission: Bar admission required Hybrid work policy Job Details: This firm is seeking an experienced M&A / Private Equity Partner to join its combined M&A and Private Equity group, a core strategic practice handling billions of dollars in middle-market transactions annually. The group focuses exclusively on private, sponsor-driven M&A and advises private equity funds, portfolio companies, family offices, independent sponsors, and strategic buyers throughout the full investment lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Lead private, middle-market M&A and private equity transactions, including LBOs, platform and add-on acquisitions, auctions, minority investments, recapitalizations, and divestitures Serve as lead relationship partner or senior deal counsel to private equity sponsors and portfolio companies Deliver commercial, business-focused advice that goes beyond legal analysis Originate and grow repeat, sponsor-driven client relationships Build scalable practices that support multi-lawyer deal teams Leverage This firm’s embedded specialist model (tax, employment, finance, antitrust, IP) to drive efficient execution Contribute to practice growth in priority sectors (e.g., health care, sports, business services, financial services, manufacturing) Mentor associates and junior partners and participate in firm leadership initiatives Ideal Candidate Profile Significant experience in private, middle-market M&A and private equity Strong understanding of sponsor-driven deal dynamics and competitive auction processes Portable, scalable book of business typically $4–5M+ (flexibility to ~$3M for strategic fits) Practices aligned with the middle market and capable of supporting leverage Commercial, pragmatic mindset with a collaborative working style Stable career history; frequent short-term lateral moves are viewed negatively What Differentiates This Firm Embedded specialists who work exclusively on transactions, delivering superior availability and market insight Market-intelligence-driven business development, including proprietary data on compensation, equity structures, and financing terms Deep experience across market cycles, with early tax and finance integration Best-in-class lateral integration, including senior leadership involvement and long-term business development support Why candidates should join One of the firm’s core strategic practices, with 80+ lawyers and active plans for meaningful growth. Focused exclusively on private, middle-market M&A and sponsor-driven work—not diluted by public-company distractions. Handles billions of dollars in middle-market transactions annually, enabling partners to compete for larger and more complex deals over time. Embedded specialist model: employment, tax, and other deal-critical specialists sit inside the corporate group and work only on transactions. Specialists prioritize deal work and bring exceptional market intelligence from high transaction volume—no internal competition for resources. This structure leads to faster execution, stronger negotiating leverage, and better outcomes for clients. Strong platform for buyer-side private equity work, with flexibility to add sell-side strength where strategic. Especially strong in sports and health care, with interest in deepening other industry verticals. Opportunity to meaningfully strengthen New York corporate depth rather than being “one more partner.” Market-intelligence-driven business development: proprietary data on executive compensation, equity incentives, and financing terms used to win mandates and grow books. Partners show up to clients with insights competitors don’t have—not just legal advice. Highly commercial, practical culture—partners are expected to give clear recommendations, not just academic analysis. Appeals to sponsors and executives who want decisiveness and business judgment. Best-in-class lateral integration: formal integration plans, senior leadership involvement, and dedicated business development support for up to two years. Lateral success is actively monitored and adjusted, resulting in a high success rate. Compensation is individualized and competitive, with strong economics for partners who bring and grow business (typically ~35–38%). Flexible hours expectations that recognize the realities of senior partners with growing books. Seniority 10+ years of experience as a practicing attorney in M&A/PE. Work experience Practice focuses on private, middle- market M&A/PE transactions. Experience leading deals like LBOs, acquisitions, and recapitalizations. Experience advising PE sponsors, portfolio companies, or family offices. Deep experience in healthcare or sports M&A/PE. Education Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school. Hard skills Portable book of business of at least $3M. Ideal portable book of business is $4- 5M+. Book requires multiple lawyers to support, not solo execution. Soft skills Commercial mindset: gives business advice, not just legal analysis. Collaborative, low- ego, and focused on long- term platform building. Miscellaneous Currently based in or willing to relocate to New York. Traits to avoid History of frequent, short- term moves between firms. Practice is significantly down- market from This firm’s middle- market focus. Prefers an academic approach over a commercial, client- focused one. Skills: middle market,investment acquisition,mergers & acquisitions,partner,mergers and acquisitions,acquisition assessment,private equity #J-18808-Ljbffr Primeline Solutions LLC