A leading law firm seeks an accomplished Corporate Partner with a strong background in Private Equity and M&A transactions to join its Atlanta office. This is a strategic lateral hire meant to strengthen the firm's corporate transactional practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage sophisticated public and private M&A transactions, including cross-border deals.
• Advise private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, and strategic buyers on acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, and restructurings.
• Provide general corporate counsel, including governance, compliance, and financing matters.
• Develop and expand client relationships, leveraging existing portable business.
• Collaborate with the firm's national corporate team on multi-jurisdictional transactions.
• Mentor associates and contribute to firm leadership and business development.

Required Experience

• Significant experience handling complex corporate / M&A matters in an AmLaw, Vault, or respected regional firm environment.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage deal teams and client relationships.
• Georgia Bar membership (or willingness to waive in).
• Strong academic credentials and a track record of leading sophisticated deals.

Business Expectations

• Portable book of business typically $1M-$2M+, depending on firm.
• Strong network within private equity, financial sponsors, investment banks, or strategic corporate clients.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Recognized for excellence in corporate transaction work.
• Entrepreneurial, collaborative, and growth-oriented.
• Desire to leverage a national platform with strong corporate support capabilities.

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