Partner

Caldwell; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 200,000 - 390,000; Full time

Job summary

Caldwell seeks a Partner-level attorney with an emerging portable book of business. An entrepreneurial mindset and proven client relationships are essential to grow within our global platform. Must have a track record of leading corporate deals and mentoring junior colleagues.

Ideal candidates build new practice areas, expand client portfolios, or bring teams, with autonomy and alignment of economics and resources to reflect value created.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in Massachusetts or California; or eligible for prompt admission.
• 8+ years of corporate transactional experience with an excellent track record in managing complex deals.
• Solid reputation in the market with career progression and client development.
• Experience leading complex corporate deals from inception to close.
• Proven ability to expand client portfolios and prioritize client relationships.
• Demonstrated leadership and business acumen with mentoring junior associates.
• Experience representing public and private companies; securities laws experience preferred.
• Deal sheet or representative matters reflecting meaningful M&A experience.
• Portable book of business requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex corporate transactions from origination to close.
• Grow the practice by expanding client portfolios and managing relationships.
• Mentor and manage junior associates to build bench strength.
• Contribute to firm strategy and leverage the global platform for growth.

Skills

Leadership

Client development

Mentorship

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Location: Boston, Massachusetts or Los Angeles, California

Practice Areas: Corporate, M&A, Private Equity, Venture Capital, Securities, Technology Transactions, Life Sciences, Finance, Commercial Real Estate, Tax, Strategic Advisory and selected adjacent practices

About Caldwell:

We are an established Global Law Firm, with offices in Boston, Los Angeles, London, and Tokyo. We specialize in a broad range of practice areas including corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, private equity, venture capital, intellectual property, complex commercial litigation, antitrust, securities, regulatory compliance, and strategic advisory services. Our attorneys advise clients across diverse industries such as technology, life sciences, healthcare, financial services, fintech, consumer goods, energy, aerospace, media and entertainment, and several emerging growth sectors.

Caldwell was recognized in the 2026 Chambers USA.

We are seeking an accomplished Partner-level attorney with an emerging portable book of business. We are looking for an entrepreneurial attorney who has developed meaningful client relationships, market credibility and a practice that can grow. We are seeking a Partner who wants a platform where the economics, autonomy and resources are aligned with the value that Partner creates.

The right Partner can join an established practice, build a new practice vertical, expand an existing client portfolio, bring a team, or create a hybrid structure that can scale.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in Massachusetts or California; or eligible for prompt admission.
• 8+ years of corporate transactional experience with an excellent track record in managing complex deals
• A solid reputation in the market with career progression with track record of client development and retention
• Experience in leading complex corporate deals from inception to close
• Proven ability to expand client portfolios and prioritize client relationships to grow the practiceDemonstrated leadership and business acumen with a willingness to mentor and manage junior associates
• Demonstrated experience representing public and private companies on both the buy-side and sell-side; experience with related securities laws strongly preferred.
• A deal sheet or list of representative matters reflecting meaningful M&A experience is expected.
• Portable book of business requirements

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation with base, origination reward structure, rate flexibility, bonus, firm economic incentive potential
• Global platform with established infrastructure in place across US, United Kingdom, Japan
• Partner level opportunity available to adjacent practice areas of interest
• A firm culture focused on innovation, mentorship, and client-driven outcomes and endless growth made possible by our global presence.

The expected base salary range will be dependent on a variety of attributes including, but not limited to, years of relevant experience, qualifications, skills and expertise, job level/role, practice area, and office location. $200 - $390k+ annual