Shareholder - M&A
Position Overview
Take your corporate practice to the next level with a firm that provides sophisticated transactional work, entrepreneurial freedom, and a clear path to equity partnership. This opportunity is designed for an experienced corporate attorney seeking a long-term platform to expand their practice, advise growing businesses, and develop lasting client relationships. You'll work alongside accomplished attorneys across multiple disciplines while serving as a trusted advisor on complex business transactions and strategic initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead mergers and acquisitions, business transactions, restructurings, and other corporate matters from inception through closing.
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Advise business owners, executives, and privately held companies on strategic legal and business decisions.
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Draft, review, and negotiate purchase agreements, operating agreements, shareholder agreements, and other complex transactional documents.
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Develop and maintain client relationships while contributing to the continued growth of the corporate practice.
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Collaborate with attorneys across multiple practice areas to provide comprehensive legal solutions.
Qualifications / Nice to Have
Must Have
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J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar admission.
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Significant corporate transactional experience in a law firm environment.
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Experience leading mergers and acquisitions and complex business transactions.
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Experience independently managing client relationships and legal matters.
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Existing book of business or demonstrated business development success.
Nice to Have
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Experience representing privately held, middle-market, or closely held businesses.
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Experience mentoring junior attorneys.
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Experience with private equity, financing transactions, corporate governance, or succession planning matters.
Benefits
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Expected compensation generally ranging from $275,000 to $400,000+, depending on productivity, collections, and business origination.
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15% origination compensation on collected revenue from originated business.
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Profit-sharing contributions, historically ranging from $10,000 to $28,000 annually.
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Two-year draw protection period for lateral Non-Equity Partner hires during practice integration.
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Flexible hybrid work arrangement.
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Opportunity to collaborate with an experienced team of attorneys across multiple practice areas.
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Clear and transparent advancement path from Non-Equity Partner to Equity Partner.
- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 08/24/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications, and a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. A human recruiter reviews all results. Click here for details on our virtual recruiter . Everforth CyberCoders will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Everforth CyberCoders is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Individuals needing special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment can contact a member of our Human Resources team at
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Salary
$275000 - $400000 USD per year
