Partner, Emerging Companies & Venture Capital — Orange Country

A lateral partner hire on this brief turns on the portability of the practice, far more than on any headline figure.

Senior partner opportunity to lead and expand an established emerging companies and venture capital practice in Orange Country. The role focuses on advising startups, growth-stage companies and venture investors on financings, equity arrangements, corporate governance and strategic M&A.

You will blend client-facing work with business development and practice leadership: originating new client relationships, managing deal execution, and mentoring junior lawyers within a small, collaborative team.

• Licensed to practice law in the relevant US jurisdiction(s)
• Proven experience advising startups, emerging growth companies and venture capital investors
• Demonstrable track record of originating and leading complex financings and corporate transactions
• Strong business development and team leadership skills
• Portable book of business of $2 million+ (USD)

If the fit is not obvious on paper, it is usually still worth talking — the specification tends to follow the practice.