Partner-Level Transactional Attorney JN -052025-160603

Goodwin Recruiting; New York (NY); On-site; USD 250,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-growth boutique law firm in New York City seeks a Partner-Level Transactional Attorney to lead its transactional practice. This role offers autonomy, a competitive compensation package, and the opportunity to build a high-performance team in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Transparent path to equity

Full back-office support

Business development budget

Qualifications

• Must have portable business of at least $1M.
• Experience in structuring and negotiating deals.
• In-office presence required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the firm's platform in real estate and private equity.
• Build and lead your own team.
• Work directly with firm leadership.

Skills

Complex transactions handling

Negotiation

Client trust

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

Active NY Bar license

10+ years of experience

Job description

Partner-Level Transactional Attorney JN -052025-160603

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We’ve been exclusively retained by a high-growth boutique law firm based on Fifth Avenue in New York City. With over $8M in annual revenue, elite clientele, and a fast-moving, no-politics culture, this firm is scaling its transactional practice and building a high-performance team of partners.

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We’ve been exclusively retained by a high-growth boutique law firm based on Fifth Avenue in New York City. With over $8M in annual revenue, elite clientele, and a fast-moving, no-politics culture, this firm is scaling its transactional practice and building a high-performance team of partners.

We’re seeking a Partner-Level Transactional Attorney to lead and grow the firm’s platform in real estate, private equity, and general corporate deals. This is a rare opportunity to join a firm where autonomy, client trust, and execution matter more than bureaucracy or hierarchy.

Partner-Level Transactional Attorney Benefits

• Competitive compensation: base + origination + percentage of collections
• Transparent path to equity and long-term leadership
• 10,000 sq ft Fifth Avenue office — polished, client-facing environment
• Full back-office support (admin, paralegals, tech, research)
• Business development and marketing budget
• Work directly with firm leadership — no layers or red tape
• Freedom to build and lead your own team
• Opportunity to cross-sell into litigation, restructuring, and white collar matters
  
  

Partner-Level Transactional Attorney Requirements & Qualifications

• Active NY Bar license, in good standing
• Minimum $1M in portable business in real estate, private equity, or general commercial transactions
• 10+ years of experience handling complex transactions from origination to close
• Experience structuring and negotiating JV agreements, investment deals, or real estate/finance transactions
• In-office presence required
• Entrepreneurial mindset — must be able to operate independently while collaborating with senior leadership
• Trusted by clients and known for execution under pressure
  
  

Partner-Level Transactional Attorney Preferred Background & Skills

• Background at a boutique or Am Law firm
• Exposure to distressed assets, transactional litigation, or M&A in special situations
• Familiarity with high-net-worth individuals, family offices, or institutional investors
• Interest in mentoring junior attorneys and helping scale the practice
• Crossover experience with litigation or restructuring is a plus
  
  

If you’re a proven dealmaker with a book of business and a desire to build something meaningful—this is the platform. We’ve been exclusively retained to lead this search and are moving quickly. Bring your book, your edge, and your vision.

Let’s talk.

At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share. JOB ID: 160603 #post

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, $250,000 - $500,000,

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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