Partner

General Partner – Corporate & Transactional Law

Location: West Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid – 2 Days In-Office)

Employment Type: Full-Time | Partner-Level Position

Base Salary: $200,000 – $230,000

On-Target Earnings: $300,000 – $500,000+ (Based on Business Origination)

Experience: 8+ Years

About the Opportunity

We are partnering with a highly respected, nationally recognized boutique law firm in West Los Angeles to identify an experienced General Partner with an established, portable book of business.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an entrepreneurial attorney who wants to grow their practice while handling sophisticated, high-value legal matters in a collaborative environment.

The firm combines the caliber of work typically associated with Am Law firms with the flexibility, autonomy, and personalized approach of a boutique practice. Its attorneys regularly work on complex transactions involving private equity firms, middle-market businesses, financial institutions, and high-growth companies.

The ideal candidate is an established Partner who has demonstrated success originating business, maintaining strong client relationships, and independently managing complex legal matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Business Development & Client Origination: Develop, maintain, and expand a portable book of business through established client relationships, referrals, and strategic networking.
• Practice Leadership: Lead complex legal matters independently, providing strategic counsel and managing transactions from initial negotiations through closing.
• Client Relationship Management: Serve as the primary relationship partner for key clients, ensuring exceptional service and identifying opportunities for additional legal support.
• Cross-Practice Collaboration: Partner with attorneys across Corporate, M&A, Real Estate Finance, Intellectual Property, Employment, and related practice areas.
• Transaction Management: Oversee complex agreements, negotiations, due diligence, and transaction execution.
• Team Mentorship: Guide and mentor associates while fostering a collaborative, high-performance environment.
• Strategic Growth: Contribute to the firm's long-term expansion through business development, practice innovation, and client acquisition.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of legal practice experience , preferably within a reputable law firm.
• Currently practicing as a Partner with a demonstrated history of originating and retaining business.
• Portable book of business of at least $500,000 annually , with a strong preference for candidates bringing $800,000–$1 million or more.
• Proven ability to independently generate new business rather than relying exclusively on inherited client relationships.
• Strong experience in one or more of the following practice areas:
• Corporate Law and Mergers & Acquisitions
• Real Estate and Real Estate Finance
• Intellectual Property
• Employment Law
• Related transactional or business-focused practices
• Active membership in the California State Bar , or willingness and eligibility to obtain admission.
• Strong negotiation, client management, and business development skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to manage a practice independently while collaborating across teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• 8–25 years of experience at a recognized regional, national, or international law firm.
• Established relationships with middle-market companies, private equity sponsors, investors, or institutional clients.
• Demonstrated success building and expanding a profitable legal practice.
• Experience managing sophisticated transactions and advising senior business stakeholders.
• A collaborative, relationship-driven approach to client service and team leadership.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $200,000 – $230,000 annually.
• Total Compensation: Target earnings of $300,000 – $500,000+, depending on business origination and performance.
• Quarterly Origination Bonuses: Additional compensation tied to new business generated.
• Higher Earning Potential: Partners bringing portable books of $800,000–$1 million or more may achieve substantially higher total compensation.
• Partnership Economics: Competitive equity opportunities, subject to the firm's partnership structure.
• Hybrid Work Arrangement: Only 2 days per week required in the West Los Angeles office.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

1. BigLaw-Caliber Work Without BigLaw Bureaucracy

Handle sophisticated transactions and represent established businesses, investors, and institutional clients while enjoying the flexibility and autonomy of a boutique practice.

2. Significant Earnings Potential

Benefit from a competitive base salary and quarterly origination bonuses that directly reward your ability to generate and grow business.

3. Build and Own Your Practice

Join a platform designed for entrepreneurial attorneys who want greater control over their client relationships, business development strategies, and long-term career growth.

4. Collaborative, Partner-Led Environment

Work alongside accomplished attorneys in a high-trust culture that values teamwork, professional relationships, and shared success.

5. Greater Flexibility

Enjoy a hybrid schedule requiring just two days per week in the office, allowing greater flexibility while maintaining meaningful collaboration with colleagues.

Work Location

West Los Angeles, California

Hybrid schedule: 2 days in-office per week.

Candidates should be based in or willing to commute to the West Los Angeles area.

Work Authorization: Candidates must have existing authorization to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available.