Partner | Corporate Transactional Attorney

Goodwin Recruiting; New York (NY); On-site; USD 540,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Nbutexas is seeking an experienced partner to join its corporate transactional practice in New York. This role rewards an entrepreneurial attorney with a portable client base who can contribute to a growing platform and benefit from strong leadership and firm branding.

Ideal candidates bring significant corporate experience, a portable book of business, and a track record in representing private companies, founders, and investors.

Qualifications

• Significant corporate and transactional experience.
• Portable book of business ideally $500K+ annually.
• Licensed and in good standing to practice law.
• Proven track record in business development and client relationship management.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and deal management skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise companies, founders, executives, and investors on complex business and transactional matters.
• Structure, negotiate, and close mergers, acquisitions, financings, and joint ventures.
• Draft and negotiate commercial agreements, operating agreements, shareholder agreements, and related business contracts.
• Provide outside general counsel services, focusing on governance, compliance, and risk management.
• Maintain and develop strong client relationships while generating new business opportunities.
• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple practice groups to ensure comprehensive client support.
• Help build and shape the firm’s corporate transactional group and culture.

Skills

Book of business

Business development

Negotiation

Client relations

Deal management

Entrepreneurial mindset

Job description

A modern, growth-oriented law firm serving entrepreneurs, startups, investors, and established businesses is seeking an experienced attorney to join as a partner in its expanding corporate transactional practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an entrepreneurial attorney with a portable client base who is looking for a collaborative platform to further build their practice, supported by an engaged team and strong firm leadership.

Partner | Corporate Transactional Attorney Benefits & Compensation

• Partner-level compensation structure based on portable business, collections, and practice contribution
• Supportive, collaborative environment with strong firm branding and resources to help grow your client base
• Opportunity to shape and expand the firm’s business law practice
• Platform designed for entrepreneurial attorneys seeking reduced bureaucracy

Partner | Corporate Transactional Attorney Requirements & Qualifications

• Significant corporate and transactional law experience
• Portable book of business ideally at $500K+ annually
• Experience representing privately held companies, founders, investors, and middle‑market businesses
• Licensed and in good standing to practice law
• Proven track record in business development and client relationship management
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and deal management skills
• Entrepreneurial mindset and desire to help grow a practice

Partner | Corporate Transactional Attorney Preferred Background & Skills

• AmLaw, mid‑sized, or boutique firm background serving business clients
• Experience advising founders, investors, startups, and growth‑stage companies

Partner | Corporate Transactional Attorney Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Advise companies, founders, executives, and investors on complex business and transactional matters
• Structure, negotiate, and close mergers, acquisitions, financings, and joint ventures
• Draft and negotiate commercial agreements, operating agreements, shareholder agreements, and related business contracts
• Provide outside general counsel services, focusing on governance, compliance, and risk management
• Maintain and develop strong client relationships while generating new business opportunities
• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple practice groups to ensure comprehensive client support
• Help build and shape the firm’s corporate transactional group and culture

Grow your practice in an environment designed for impact, flexibility, and professional autonomy.

JOB ID: 176526#post

Ghali Asad