Lateral Partner — Private Equity (Los Angeles)

Leading national law firm platform seeks a lateral partner to join its Los Angeles private equity team. This partner will lead and execute buyouts, growth equity investments, minority-slate transactions and related corporate work for sponsor and strategic clients.

The role combines deal execution with client development: managing complex transactions, mentoring junior lawyers, and expanding a private equity practice within a full-service corporate group. A portable practice or demonstrated ability to originate and grow client relationships is highly desirable.

• Partner-level private equity/M&A transactional experience in the United States, with significant experience handling sponsor-side deals
• Proven track record of originating or bringing portable client relationships and business development ability
• Strong technical skills in structuring, negotiation and documentation of complex transactions
• Experience managing deal teams and mentoring associates
• Active bar admission in California (or ability to obtain) and JD or equivalent degree