Hybrid LA: Senior M&A Partner — Middle-Market Deals

Connect Legal Partners; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement (Los Angeles)

Job summary

Connect Legal Partners is seeking a lead M&A lawyer to drive middle market transactions at a partner level in a hybrid Los Angeles setting. You will manage acquisitions, buyouts and disposals, structure deals, negotiate agreements, and guide clients through execution with senior-level oversight.

The role welcomes senior lawyers without a portable client book, with a base salary ranging from US$300,000 to US$400,000 and discretionary bonus potential.

Qualifications

• At least eight years of substantial M&A experience.
• Ability to lead transactions and client relationships at a senior level.
• Strong technical drafting, commercial judgment, and ability to manage lean deal teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead corporate transactions for private equity sponsors, business owners and strategic buyers.
• Structure transactions, negotiate purchase agreements, and advise clients through execution.
• Handle related corporate arrangements, including operating and shareholder agreements.
• Supervise and mentor lawyers working on active deals.

Skills

M&A experience

Deal leadership

Client relationship management

Technical drafting

Job description

Connect Legal Partners is seeking a lead M&A lawyer to drive middle market transactions at a partner level in a hybrid Los Angeles setting. You will manage acquisitions, buyouts and disposals, structure deals, negotiate agreements, and guide clients through execution with senior-level oversight.

The role welcomes senior lawyers without a portable client book, with a base salary ranging from US$300,000 to US$400,000 and discretionary bonus potential.