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

Seeking a senior partner to lead and grow a busy Corporate & M&A practice from the San Diego office. The role will focus on private equity and strategic M&A, capital markets and transactional work for technology, life‑sciences, energy and financial‑services clients, with opportunities to collaborate closely with litigation and IP teams.

The successful candidate will be expected to originate and deepen client relationships, lead cross‑border and sector‑focused transactions, and help expand a high‑growth regional presence. The role offers a platform to build a market‑facing team and work with national and international colleagues on complex deals.

Portable book of business of $4M+ (USD)
Established track record of leading PE and strategic M&A transactions and/or issuer-side capital markets matters
Sector experience in technology, life sciences, energy or financial services
Proven ability to originate work, manage client relationships and mentor senior associates

Where the match is not obvious from the description, it is usually still worth talking — partner briefs move with the candidate.

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