Corporate M&A and Private Equity Partner

Stone Hendricks Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in New York City is seeking a Corporate M&A and Private Equity Partner. This role offers competitive compensation based on a book of business valued at over $500K, and it emphasizes the collaboration and culture within a dynamic legal environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary with performance-based incentives

Health and maternity leave

401k and cash balance plan

Opportunities for equity ownership

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years experience in law with a focus on financial services.
• Proven track record of maintaining a portable book of business valued at 500K+.
• Strong expertise in corporate M&A, private equity, and mutual funds.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage client relationships in financial services sectors.
• Lead complex legal projects within corporate M&A and private funds.
• Collaborate with partners to ensure comprehensive client service.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Client relationship management

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Corporate M&A and Private Equity Partner

Corporate M&A and Private Equity Partner

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Stone Hendricks Group provided pay range

This range is provided by Stone Hendricks Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$300,000.00/yr - $600,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Commission and Sign-on bonus

We are a leading law firm headquartered in New York City, recognized for our outstanding financial services practice. Ranked among the top in the U.S. and globally for servicing hedge funds, our firm is institutionalized with a diverse and business-oriented approach. We specialize in investment funds, litigation, corporate law, real estate, regulatory and compliance, tax, ERISA, and Corporate M&A.

Position Overview: We are seeking highly motivated and experienced Lateral Partners with or without a team to join our dynamic firm. The ideal candidate will have a portable book of business valued at $500K+, with a strong focus on mutual funds, ETFs, venture capital, private equity, and other areas within financial services. This is a unique opportunity for individuals who are not just looking for a job but want to be part of a firm that values growth, personality, and a strong commitment to the team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage client relationships, particularly in financial services sectors such as mutual funds, ETFs, venture capital, and private equity.
• Lead and contribute to complex legal projects within corporate M&A, cybersecurity, crypto, and private funds sectors.
• Collaborate with other partners and associates to ensure comprehensive client service and support.
• Identify opportunities for firm growth, including potential firm acquisitions and succession planning.
• Integrate seamlessly with the existing team, contributing positively to the firm’s culture and vision.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a law firm or corporate legal department, with a focus on financial services, corporate M&A, or related fields.
• Proven track record of maintaining and growing a portable book of business valued at 500K+
• Strong expertise in corporate M&A, cybersecurity, crypto, private funds, and mutual funds.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and a personality that aligns with our firm’s culture.
• A desire to grow within a firm that is committed to becoming a national leader in the legal industry.
• Ability to bring in additional lawyers and foster firm-wide growth.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the New York State Bar.
• Strong references and a demonstrated history of high performance in a law firm setting.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Very competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
• Health, maternity leave, PTO, 401k, and cash balance plan (equity owners can save up to $1.7 million tax-free).
• Opportunities for equity ownership and growth within the firm.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Legal Services

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