Senior Corporate & Private Equity Partner — M&A Leader

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough seeks a Corporate & Private Equity Partner with 8–15 years of sophisticated transactional experience to join its Corporate and Private Equity Team. Location is flexible within our office footprint, with a preference for Atlanta, Charlotte, Miami/Boca, or DC.

Candidates must be admitted and in good standing in the state where they practice. The ideal candidate will represent private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, and strategic buyers, as well as founders

Qualifications

• Represent private equity funds, portfolio companies, and corporate clients in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other strategic transactions.
• Draft, negotiate, and manage purchase agreements, LLC agreements, and related transaction documents.
• Conduct and supervise due diligence reviews and coordinate transaction closings.
• Advise clients on corporate governance matters, ownership structures, and ongoing business operations.
• Work directly with clients, investment professionals, lenders, accountants, and opposing counsel throughout the transaction lifecycle.
• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple practice groups to provide comprehensive legal solutions to clients.
• 8-15 years of meaningful corporate and transactional experience at a law firm or comparable legal environment.
• Significant experience handling M&A transactions and private equity investments.
• Experience representing sponsors, portfolio companies, founders, management teams, or strategic buyers.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and client counseling skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple transactions and work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Excellent academic credentials and written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent private equity funds, portfolio companies, and corporate clients in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other strategic transactions.
• Draft, negotiate, and manage purchase agreements, LLC agreements, and related transaction documents.
• Conduct and supervise due diligence reviews and coordinate transaction closings.
• Advise clients on corporate governance matters, ownership structures, and ongoing business operations.
• Work directly with clients, investment professionals, lenders, accountants, and opposing counsel throughout the transaction lifecycle.
• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple practice groups to provide comprehensive legal solutions to clients.

Skills

M&A experience

Private equity

Negotiation

Due diligence

Drafting

Client counseling

Team collaboration

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough seeks a Corporate & Private Equity Partner with 8–15 years of sophisticated transactional experience to join its Corporate and Private Equity Team. Location is flexible within our office footprint, with a preference for Atlanta, Charlotte, Miami/Boca, or DC.

Candidates must be admitted and in good standing in the state where they practice. The ideal candidate will represent private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, and strategic buyers, as well as founders