Corporate Partner (M&A Focus) – Texas or Southern California

A partner-level appointment of this kind turns on the portability of the practice, more than on any single number.

Our client, a national full-service law firm with a strong commercial practice, is seeking experienced lateral partners to grow its corporate practice. The firm offers a highly collaborative, entrepreneurial culture with substantial marketing support and no capital contribution to join.

Opportunities exist in the following markets:

• Southern California: We are looking for a group of corporate partners to establish a meaningful presence in the region. The firm currently has minimal corporate presence there, so a group is essential to build traction.
• Texas (Houston/Dallas): We are open to a single highly sophisticated partner or, ideally, a group to expand the firm’s full-service offering. The Dallas office is primarily insurance-focused today; the firm is committed to diversifying into corporate and transactional work. A distinctive book of business and the ability to bring a team are key.

This is a partner-level, portable-book search. The firm places a premium on relationship-driven business development, cross-selling, and sharing credit. Integration support is robust, with a tailored program designed to help laterals succeed.

• Portable book of business of $1.5M+ (USD)
• Proven success in M&A and general corporate transactions
• Entrepreneurial, collaborative approach with a track record of cross-selling
• For Southern California: a group of partners (at least 2-3) preferred
• For Texas: a senior partner with a portable book and willingness to bring a team
• JD and active bar admission in relevant jurisdiction

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