Job Description
Job Title : Partner
Location : New York, New York (Hybrid)
About Us
We are a distinguished boutique corporate law firm located in the heart of New York City. We specialize in high-stakes transactional work—ranging from mergers and acquisitions to corporate restructurings and governance matters. With a nimble, client-centered approach, our boutique structure empowers close-knit collaboration and delivers exceptional service across sophisticated transactions.
The Role :
As a Partner in our corporate transactional group, you will :
- Lead Complex Transactions : Take charge of M&A deals, buy-sell agreements, APAs, stop-sell order matters, restructurings, and governance projects from inception through closing.
- Manage and Grow Business : Bring and actively expand a portable book of business—minimum $500,000. Your existing relationships will play a pivotal role in shaping our growth.
- Strategic Advisory : Serve as a trusted advisor, offering strategic, solutions-oriented legal counsel that aligns with clients’ business objectives.
- Collaborative Mentorship : Work closely with junior attorneys and support staff, fostering a collegial culture and training the next generation of talent.
- Hybrid Engagement : Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid model—balancing remote work with in-office collaboration to maintain efficiency and connection.
- Balanced Billable Expectation : Deliver approximately 1,500 billable hours annually—a competitive target that reflects our firm’s emphasis on quality over volume.
Qualifications :
Licensed to Practice in New York and ideally in good standing.Significant experience (typically 8+ years) in corporate transactional law, including M&A, APAs, buy-sell agreements, restructurings, and governance.Deep familiarity with stop-sell order issues within transactional contexts.Demonstrated success in managing and leveraging a portable book of business valued at $500,000 or more.Strong drafting, negotiation, and deal execution skills.Excellent communicator with a business-focused, entrepreneurial mindset.Proven leadership in mentoring, developing junior lawyers, and contributing to firm strategy.Salary and Other Compensation :
The annual salary for this position is between $220,000 – $500,000 annually . additionally, there will be a percentage of cases. Factors which may affect pay within this range include geography / market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
Benefits :
The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements :
Medical insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance401k MatchPaid time off (details TBD)Paid sick and safe time (details TBD)Paid vacation time (details TBD)Paid parental leave (details TBD)Paid holidays annually (details TBD)