Lateral Partner — Private Equity (Dallas)

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

An established law firm is seeking a lateral partner to join and grow its private equity practice in Dallas. The firm advises sponsors, investors and portfolio companies across the full investment lifecycle, from platform acquisitions and add-ons to exits and recapitalizations.

The role offers a platform to lead deal teams, manage client relationships and drive business development in the Texas and broader US private equity market. Collaboration across corporate, finance and tax groups is expected on complex transactions.

The ideal candidate has a substantial portable practice and a track record of executing middle-market and growth-oriented private equity transactions. This is an opportunity to step into a partner role with a strong existing corporate platform.

• Portable book of business of $2M+ (USD)
• Admission to the Texas bar (or ability to waive in)
• Significant experience leading private equity transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions and recapitalizations
• Demonstrated client relationship management and business development skills
• Ability to manage and mentor junior attorneys and work across practice groups

Where the match is not obvious from the description, it is usually still worth talking — the specification tends to follow the practice.