Partner - Capital Markets (flexible location)

Capital Markets Partner | US | Multiple Locations - Exclusive Mandate

We are working with a leading international law firm looking to strengthen its US capital markets practice through the addition of established Counsels/Partners.

The firm is also open to high-performing Counsels at reputable practices, who may be sat in top heavy teams with limited promotion prospects, who are seeking more autonomy.

Potential locations: Seattle, Nashville, Raleigh, Charlotte, Miami, Orange County, D.C., New York, Dallas, Texas, Austin (open to other suggestions providing they are reasonable and make logistical/commercial sense).

The Opportunity

The firm is seeking ambitious, commercially minded capital markets partners with established issuer-side practices who are interested in playing a meaningful role in the continued growth of its US platform.

The firm is also interested in hearing from partners in major legal hubs with longer-term ambitions to expand its wider corporate platform into other key US markets.

The Practice

The US capital markets team comprises approximately 50 lawyers across a number of offices, with established teams in several key markets.

The practice is predominantly company-side, advising a broad range of clients, from emerging life sciences businesses to established NYSE-listed companies. Its core client base includes public companies with market capitalisations typically ranging from $500 million to $2 billion.

The work combines capital markets transactions with ongoing public company advisory, allowing partners to develop long-term client relationships and act as an extension of their clients' in-house legal teams.

Partners benefit from a collaborative, cross-office model, access to broader corporate and specialist capabilities, and an established international network spanning Europe and Asia.

Who Might This Suit?

The firm is particularly interested in partners who:

- Have an established issuer-side capital markets and public company practice.

- Can bring existing client relationships and generate new business.

- Are motivated to grow a practice and develop a team in their local market.

- Enjoy mentoring associates and playing an active role in practice development.

- Would value the resources and international reach of a broader global platform.

The firm is open team moves, therefore anyone to bring tried and trusted associates would also be of interest.

What Stands Out

• Scope to lead: An opportunity to help shape a growing practice and take on meaningful responsibility.
• Issuer-side focus: A platform centered on company relationships, combining transactions with ongoing public company advice.
• Local market opportunity: A strategy focused on becoming a leading adviser to companies in markets where the firm has an established presence.
• International reach: Support for clients with needs across the US, Europe and Asia.
• Team development: Openness to associate hiring and partner-plus-associate moves.
• Initial conversations can be held with Sean, the capital markets practice coordinator, to explore practice fit, client portability and opportunities in the relevant office.

Why Consider It?

This is an opportunity to join a well-established international platform while taking on genuine responsibility for developing a growing US capital markets practice.

For the right partner, it offers the potential to build a team, expand client relationships and play a significant role in the firm's longer-term US growth strategy.

Interested in exploring this opportunity confidentially?