Lateral Partner, Finance & Banking — Raleigh

This remains an active partner-level search, handled confidentially. The requirement is re-confirmed each cycle with the client, and what follows is the current brief.

Seeking a lateral partner to join a full-service practice in Raleigh, focused on finance & banking with strong corporate and securities work. The role will lead originating efforts, manage client relationships and collaborate across transactional teams.

The successful candidate will advise borrowers, lenders and corporate clients on financing, capital markets and private equity/venture matters, take a visible business development role and mentor junior lawyers.

• Portable book of business of $2M+ (USD)
• Established track record in finance, corporate or securities transactions
• Proven client origination and relationship-management skills
• Experience leading deal teams and mentoring associates

If the fit is not obvious on paper, a conversation is still worth having — partner briefs move with the candidate.