Partner-Level Transactional Attorney
10 days ago
New York
Job Description We’ve been exclusively retained by a high-growth boutique law firm based on Fifth Avenue in New York City. With over $8M in annual revenue, elite clientele, and a fast-moving, no-politics culture, this firm is scaling its transactional practice and building a high-performance team of partners. We’re seeking a Partner-Level Transactional Attorney to lead and grow the firm’s platform in real estate, private equity, and general corporate deals. This is a rare opportunity to join a firm where autonomy, client trust, and execution matter more than bureaucracy or hierarchy. Partner-Level Transactional Attorney Benefits: • Competitive compensation: base + origination + percentage of collections, • Transparent path to equity and long-term leadership, • 10,000 sq ft Fifth Avenue office — polished, client-facing environment, • Full back-office support (admin, paralegals, tech, research), • Business development and marketing budget, • Work directly with firm leadership — no layers or red tape, • Freedom to build and lead your own team, • Active NY Bar license, in good standing, • Minimum $1M in portable business in real estate, private equity, or general commercial transactions, • 10+ years of experience handling complex transactions from origination to close, • Experience structuring and negotiating JV agreements, investment deals, or real estate/finance transactions, • In-office presence required, • Entrepreneurial mindset — must be able to operate independently while collaborating with senior leadership, • Background at a boutique or Am Law firm, • Exposure to distressed assets, transactional litigation, or M&A in special situations, • Familiarity with high-net-worth individuals, family offices, or institutional investors, • Interest in mentoring junior attorneys and helping scale the practice, • Crossover experience with litigation or restructuring is a plus If you’re a proven dealmaker with a book of business and a desire to build something meaningful—this is the platform. We’ve been exclusively retained to lead this search and are moving quickly. Bring your book, your edge, and your vision. Let’s talk.