Senior M&A/PE Partner for Sponsor-Driven Deals

Primeline Solutions LLC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Primeline Solutions LLC is seeking an experienced M&A/Private Equity Partner to join its combined M&A and Private Equity group. The role focuses on private, sponsor-driven mid-market transactions, with billions of dollars in activity annually.

You will lead deals, manage relationships with PE sponsors and portfolio companies, and mentor teams. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in M&A/PE, a portable book of business (often $3–5M+), and a practical, commercial mindset.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in private, middle-market M&A and private equity.
• Strong understanding of sponsor-driven deal dynamics and competitive auction processes.
• Portable, scalable book of business typically $3–5M+ (flexibility to ~$3M for strategic fits).
• Practices aligned with the middle market and capable of supporting leverage.

Responsibilities

• Lead private, middle-market M&A and private equity transactions, including LBOs, platform and add-on acquisitions, auctions, minority investments, recapitalizations, and divestitures.
• Serve as lead relationship partner or senior deal counsel to private equity sponsors and portfolio companies.
• Deliver commercial, business-focused advice that goes beyond legal analysis.
• Originate and grow repeat, sponsor-driven client relationships.
• Build scalable practices that support multi-lawyer deal teams.
• Leverage embedded specialists to drive efficient execution.
• Contribute to practice growth in health care, sports, financial services, etc.
• Mentor associates and junior partners and participate in firm leadership initiatives.

Skills

M&A/PE experience

Sponsor-driven deals

Relationship leadership

Leadership

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Primeline Solutions LLC is seeking an experienced M&A/Private Equity Partner to join its combined M&A and Private Equity group. The role focuses on private, sponsor-driven mid-market transactions, with billions of dollars in activity annually.

You will lead deals, manage relationships with PE sponsors and portfolio companies, and mentor teams. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in M&A/PE, a portable book of business (often $3–5M+), and a practical, commercial mindset.