Senior Partner

Oculus Group; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 400,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Professional growth opportunities

Competitive compensation tied to perf

Job summary

Oculus Group, a nationally recognized law firm, seeks an experienced Mergers & Acquisitions Partner to join its Corporate Practice Group in Washington, DC. The ideal candidate will bring significant deal experience and a proven ability to serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders, investors, and boards.

The role offers a collaborative platform with strong cross-selling opportunities and a path to grow and scale a thriving practice within a flexible, hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Significant M&A and transactional experience at a leading law firm.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and transaction management skills.
• Established reputation for client service and business development.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and commitment to collaboration.
• Ability to lead teams and manage multiple high-profile matters.

Responsibilities

• Lead and negotiate sophisticated M&A and corporate transactions from structuring through closing
• Advise public and private companies, PE sponsors, family offices, and financial institutions
• Manage multidisciplinary deal teams and coordinate across practice areas
• Counsel clients on strategic, governance, and commercial matters
• Develop and expand client relationships while supporting firm growth
• Mentor and develop associates and junior attorneys

Skills

M&A experience

Transactional drafting

Client relationships

Leadership

Deal negotiation

Job description

A nationally recognized law firm is seeking an experienced Mergers & Acquisitions Partner to join its expanding Corporate Practice Group. This is an exceptional opportunity for a sophisticated deal lawyer looking for a collaborative platform, strong cross-selling opportunities, and the Ability to grow and scale their practice.

Position Overview

The ideal candidate will have significant experience leading complex mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, private equity transactions, joint ventures, and other strategic corporate transactions. Candidates should bring strong client relationships and a demonstrated ability to serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders, investors, and boards of directors.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and negotiate sophisticated M&A and corporate transactions from initial structuring through closing
• Advise public and private companies, private equity sponsors, family offices, and financial institutions
• Manage multidisciplinary deal teams and coordinate specialists across practice areas
• Counsel clients on strategic, governance, and commercial matters
• Develop and expand client relationships while contributing to firmwide growth initiatives
• Mentor and develop associates and junior attorneys

Qualifications

• Significant M&A and transactional experience gained at a leading law firm
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and transaction management skills
• Established reputation for client service and business development
• Entrepreneurial mindset and commitment to collaboration
• Ability to lead teams and manage multiple high-profile matters simultaneously

Portable Book of Business

Candidates should possess an established client base and portable book of business, generally expected to be $1M+ in annual portable revenue, or demonstrate a clear path to achieving that level.

What the Firm Offers

• National platform with sophisticated transactional work
• Collaborative culture and strong referral opportunities
• Flexible, hybrid work environment
• Robust associate and professional support resources
• Opportunities for practice growth
• Competitive compensation tied to experience, practice economics, and overall contribution

This opportunity is ideal for an M&A partner seeking a platform that combines sophisticated work, collegiality, and the resources needed to grow a thriving practice.