Corporate / M&A Partner

Corporate / M&A Partner

Build Your Platform. Scale Nationally. Lead the Market.
Multiple Major U.S. Markets - NYC, Chicago, Los Angeles and more

A nationally established law firm is making a deliberate, strategic investment in expanding its Corporate & M&A platform across key U.S. markets.

This is a growth mandate — not a replacement search.

We are seeking an entrepreneurial partner who wants more than just a lateral move. This is an opportunity to anchor, build, and scale a market-leading corporate practice with full institutional backing.

The Vision

The firm has a strong national footprint and deep litigation, regulatory, finance, and real estate capabilities. Leadership is now accelerating investment into transactional growth and is prepared to support the right partner with:

• Strategic business development support
• Cross-office integration
• Associate hiring resources
• Marketing and brand amplification
• Real influence in shaping local and national strategy

If youve wanted a stronger platform behind your practice — this is that moment.

Who This Is For

• A Corporate/M&A partner with a portable book
• A sponsor-facing lawyer looking for deeper private equity integration
• A dealmaker seeking rate flexibility in the middle market
• A senior lawyer ready to build a legacy platform rather than remain one of many

You should be comfortable:

• Leading complex middle-market M&A transactions
• Driving origination
• Building client loyalty
• Mentoring and scaling teams
• Collaborating across practice groups

The Mandate

This is about building.

The firm is intentionally strengthening its corporate presence in select markets and is looking for a partner who wants to:

• Become a market-facing corporate leader
• Expand middle-market and sponsor-side relationships
• Cross-sell into a full-service national platform
• Influence lateral hiring and team growth
• Shape the trajectory of the practice

This is not a plug-and-play seat. It is a strategic growth opportunity.

The Platform

• National full-service capabilities
• Strong institutional client base
• Collaborative, non-siloed culture
• Sophisticated middle-market focus
• Balanced billable expectations
• Flexibility in structure and team-building

Partners consistently cite collegiality and approachability — without sacrificing performance standards.

The Right Fit

You are growth-oriented, commercially minded, and see your practice as a business.

You want:

• Greater leverage
• Greater influence
• Greater cross-practice support
• A long-term succession and scaling plan

Confidential discussions welcomed, contact me here https://www.linkedin.com/in/perrybarrow/

If you are evaluating how to elevate your platform — not just relocate it — this warrants a conversation.