Corporate & Business Transactions Partner

Jobot; New Haven (CT); Remote; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is recruiting an entrepreneurial attorney with a portable book of business to join a respected Northeast regional law firm. The role offers flexibility with remote work and a collaborative environment across offices and practices.

You will expand the firm's transactional practice by leveraging existing client relationships and a strong referral network, while contributing to strategic growth and leadership decisions.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Connecticut Bar (or ability to obtain admission).
• Significant experience in corporate law, business transactions, or related transactional practices.

Responsibilities

• Grow and manage a portable book of business within a collaborative regional firm.
• Advise businesses on a variety of transactional matters including corporate, finance, and real estate.
• Collaborate with firm leadership to shape strategic direction and cross-sell services.

Skills

Portable book of business

Client relationships

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

Juris Doctor

Connecticut Bar admission

Job description

Portable Book of Business | Remote and flexible hours | CT Barred

Jobot Job is hosted by: Amanda Cohen

Salary: $200,000 - $300,000 per year

A bit about us:

Our client is a respected Northeast regional law firm that has built its reputation on providing sophisticated legal services with a personalized, client-first approach. Rather than operating as a collection of individual practices, the firm fosters a highly collaborative environment where attorneys work together across offices and disciplines to deliver practical, business-focused solutions.

As the firm continues its strategic expansion throughout the Northeast, it remains committed to attracting entrepreneurial attorneys who want to contribute to that growth. Partners have the opportunity to help shape the future of the firm, expand their practices through a strong referral network, and collaborate with colleagues who are equally invested in long-term success.

Known for its approachable leadership, strong client relationships, and commitment to attorney development, the firm offers the resources of a larger regional platform while maintaining the flexibility, accessibility, and culture that attorneys value.

Why join us?

Our client is a respected and growing Northeast regional law firm seeking an entrepreneurial Partner with a portable book of business to help expand its transactional practice.

This is more than a lateral move - it's an opportunity to join a collaborative firm where you'll have the autonomy to continue growing your practice while playing a meaningful role in the firm's strategic direction. If you're looking for a platform that values business development, encourages collaboration, and gives partners a voice in the firm's future, this is an excellent opportunity.

What Sets This Opportunity Apart

• Grow your existing book of business while leveraging the resources and reputation of an established regional firm.
• Seat at the table with firm leadership and the opportunity to help shape the continued growth of the practice.
• Strong cross-selling opportunities through established litigation, private client, employment, healthcare, insurance, and real estate practices.
• Entrepreneurial, collaborative culture where partners support one another in growing client relationships.
• Hybrid flexibility with the autonomy to manage your practice and schedule.
• Competitive compensation structure designed to reward business development, collaboration, and long-term success.
• A firm that invests in attorneys looking to build lasting client relationships—not just maintain the status quo.

Job Details

We're looking for an experienced attorney with a portable book of business and a strong background advising businesses across a variety of transactional matters.

Representative Areas of Practice

• Corporate and Business Law
• Business Transactions
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Entity Formation & Corporate Governance
• Partnership & Operating Agreements
• Commercial Contracts
• Commercial Finance & Lending
• Business Succession Planning
• Commercial Real Estate Transactions
• Commercial Leasing
• General Outside Counsel Services

This role is ideal for a partner who enjoys serving as a trusted advisor to business owners, executives, investors, and lenders while continuing to expand an established client base.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Connecticut Bar (or ability to obtain admission).
• Significant experience in corporate law, business transactions, commercial finance, or related transactional practices.
• Established portable book of business required.
• Demonstrated success developing and maintaining client relationships.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to contribute to the continued growth of a collaborative regional firm.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal.

By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy