Corporate & M&A Partner

LeoForce; West Haven (CT); On-site; USD 190,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

LeoForce is seeking a Senior Corporate & M&A Partner in West Haven, CT to advise businesses through complex transactions. The role emphasizes building a portable client base, growing a regional practice, and serving as a trusted advisor to executives and owners.

The candidate should bring strong relationships, transactional expertise, and leadership to expand the firm’s corporate footprint. Ideal candidates have a JD, Connecticut bar admission, and a track record in corporate law and M&A.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to Connecticut Bar preferred.
• Significant experience practicing corporate law, M&A, or business transactions.
• Established client relationships and portable book of business preferred.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain business relationships.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and drafting skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with interest in helping grow a regional practice.

Responsibilities

• Advise companies, business owners, and investors throughout the business lifecycle.
• Handle a broad range of corporate and transactional matters.
• Build long-term client relationships and contribute to growth of the practice.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Drafting skills

Business development

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Connecticut Bar

Job description

Corporate & M&A Partner

West Haven, CT, US

Job Description

Experience: Senior Level
Salary: $190,000 - $350,000 per year

The firm is seeking a Corporate & M&A Partner with experience advising companies, business owners, and investors throughout the business lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will have experience handling a broad range of corporate and transactional matters.

The ideal candidate will enjoy building long-term client relationships, serving as a trusted business advisor, and continuing to grow a sophisticated transactional practice.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Admission to Connecticut Bar preferred
• Significant experience practicing corporate law, M&A, or business transactions
• Established client relationships and portable book of business preferred
• Proven ability to develop and maintain business relationships
• Strong communication, negotiation, and drafting skills
• Entrepreneurial mindset with interest in helping grow a regional practice

Potential roles

This opportunity may be a strong fit for attorneys currently practicing as:

• Corporate Partner
• M&A Partner
• Business Transactions Partner
• Corporate Counsel
• Transactional Partner
• Private Company Advisor
• Outside General Counsel
• Business Law Partner
• Commercial Transactions Attorney

A bit about us

Our client is a well-established and growing Northeast regional law firm with a reputation for delivering sophisticated legal counsel while maintaining a collaborative, relationship-driven culture.

With offices throughout the Northeast, the firm represents a diverse range of clients, including businesses, entrepreneurs, financial institutions, healthcare organizations, investors, professionals, and private clients.

The firm's multidisciplinary platform allows attorneys to collaborate across practice groups, providing clients with comprehensive legal solutions in areas including business law, litigation, real estate, employment, insurance, professional liability, and private client services.

As the firm continues its strategic growth, leadership is seeking attorneys who want to contribute to that growth and help shape the future of the firm—not simply join an existing practice.

Why join us

A highly respected Northeast regional law firm is seeking an experienced Corporate & M&A Partner with an established client following to join its growing business law practice.

This opportunity is designed for a partner who wants more than simply transitioning their existing practice. The firm is looking for an entrepreneurial attorney who wants to continue building relationships, expand their book of business, and have a meaningful voice in the continued growth of the firm.

Partners are provided the opportunity to leverage an established regional platform, collaborate with attorneys across multiple practice areas, and deliver comprehensive legal solutions to clients through a full-service firm environment.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Opportunity to bring and continue growing an established portable book of business
• Ability to serve as a trusted advisor to businesses, entrepreneurs, executives, and investors
• Strong cross-referral opportunities across litigation, real estate, employment, private client, and other practice areas
• Opportunity to have a seat at the table and contribute to the firm's strategic growth
• Entrepreneurial culture where partners are encouraged to develop their practices and client relationships
• Flexible work environment with autonomy to manage your practice
• Competitive partner compensation structure designed around performance, client development, and long-term growth
• Opportunity to mentor attorneys and help build the next generation of the practice

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