M&A / CORPORATE PARTNER OPPORTUNITIES

London | Confidential Partner & Team Search

An opportunity to join a leading international platform

Richard Clarke Legal is conducting a confidential search on behalf of a highly regarded US-headquartered international law firm for exceptional M&A / Corporate Partners and Partner-level teams to join its London practice.

This is a strategically important growth opportunity for an established corporate practice, with the firm looking to attract 6–8 Partner-level candidates, either individually or as part of complementary teams.

We are particularly interested in Partners who have built a strong reputation in private M&A, have a meaningful client following or demonstrable potential to develop an independent practice, and are ready for a platform offering greater opportunity for growth.

The opportunity

The firm is seeking ambitious and highly regarded M&A lawyers who can contribute immediately to the continued development of its London corporate practice.

Candidates may be considered:

• As individual Partner hires
• As small, complementary Partner teams
• As established teams with a clear and differentiated sector proposition

A key element of the search is the identification of at least two distinct teams, each bringing a compelling and complementary industry focus to the firm's existing London and international capabilities.

What we are looking for

We are particularly interested in Partners with:

• Significant private company M&A experience
• A strong market reputation and established client relationships
• Portable business, or a credible and demonstrable ability to develop an independent practice
• Excellent technical training and a strong professional pedigree
• Training and career experience with a leading London or US law firm
• Experience gained within a major London firm or comparable international platform
• A track record of advising sophisticated corporate clients on complex transactions
• The ambition and entrepreneurial capability to build a practice on an international platform

A hybrid practice would be particularly attractive, including:

M&A / Private Equity

or

M&A / Equity Capital Markets

Experience in private equity transactions — including platform acquisitions, portfolio company add-ons and equity investments — or equity capital markets would be advantageous.

Sector opportunities

The firm is particularly interested in candidates and teams with strong sector credentials in:

Mining | Professional Services | Insurance

There is also interest in high-calibre Partners with substantial experience in:

Healthcare | Consumer Products | Private Equity

For team opportunities, a clearly defined sector proposition and complementary client base will be particularly attractive.

Who this opportunity may suit

This search is likely to appeal to Partners who have reached a point where their current platform is no longer providing the growth, international reach or strategic opportunity they are looking for.

You may already have an excellent practice, strong clients and a respected market position — but be considering whether your current firm provides the platform necessary for the next stage of your career and practice development.

This is not a search for traditional service Partners.

The firm is looking for lawyers who can build, develop and lead.

Why consider the opportunity?

The successful candidates will have the opportunity to join an established international platform with the resources, reach and cross-border capability to support sophisticated corporate work.

For the right Partner or team, the opportunity offers the potential to:

• Develop an international client base
• Expand an existing private M&A practice
• Leverage US and international market relationships
• Build a distinctive sector-led practice
• Work alongside highly regarded lawyers across multiple jurisdictions
• Take a meaningful role in the continued development of the London corporate practice

Absolute confidentiality

This is a confidential executive search.

The identity of the firm will be disclosed only following an initial confidential discussion and where there is genuine mutual interest.

We recognise that established Partners cannot — and should not — openly advertise that they are considering a move.

No application through a conventional recruitment process is required.

If you are an established M&A / Corporate Partner, or part of a team, and would like to explore the opportunity discreetly, please contact Robin Jackson directly.

There is no obligation to proceed beyond an initial confidential enquiry. 

Robin Jackson
Founder & Managing Director
Richard Clarke Legal

Tel: +44 (0) 1255 621607
Email: robinjackson@richardclarkelegal.com

All enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Individual Partners and teams are welcome to make an initial approach directly.

Richard Clarke Legal is a specialist legal executive search firm operating across the UK and USA.