Partner — Corporate & Intellectual Property, Los Angeles

This remains an active confidential partner search. The brief is revisited each cycle with the client, and the detail below reflects the current brief.

Established corporate partner sought to lead and grow a cross-practice transactional group in Los Angeles. The role emphasizes M&A and private equity transactions supported by deep intellectual property and life‑sciences sector experience, with additional exposure to energy-related deals.

The partner will originate and execute complex cross-disciplinary transactions, develop client relationships across corporate, IP and energy practices, and mentor junior lawyers. This is a senior leadership role with significant client-facing and business-development responsibilities.

• Portable book of business of $2M+ (USD)
• Proven track record advising on M&A and private equity transactions, including matters with IP or life‑science components
• Experience handling transactional matters in the energy sector and coordinating cross-practice teams
• Demonstrable business development and client-management experience appropriate to a partner role

If the brief does not read like an exact match, it is still worth a conversation — partner briefs move with the candidate.