Equity Partner - Corporate M&A Practice (Denver, CO)

A premier top 100 AmLaw firm is actively seeking a distinguished Equity Partner to initiate and lead the Corporate Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Practice in Denver, Colorado. This prestigious role is tailored for a seasoned attorney with extensive experience in corporate M&A, a proven track record of building and managing successful teams, and a strategic mindset for practice development in a cooperative and forward-thinking environment.

Responsibilities:

• Practice Launch and Leadership: Found and steer the Corporate M&A Practice, setting strategic goals, developing practice areas, and cultivating client relationships. The Equity Partner will be tasked with drafting and executing business strategies to establish and grow the practice area in alignment with the firm's overarching strategic objectives.
• Team Building and Management: Recruit, mentor, and lead a team of corporate attorneys specializing in M&A, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and professional advancement. The role involves setting performance expectations, managing team dynamics, and promoting an inclusive and high-performance workplace culture.
• Client Representation: Provide expert legal counsel and representation in a wide array of corporate M&A transactions, including advising on deal structuring, negotiation, due diligence, and regulatory compliance. This entails direct involvement in significant negotiations, strategizing for complex transactions, and representing clients in both domestic and cross-border deals.
• Business Development: Propel the practice's growth through strategic networking, identifying new business opportunities, and enhancing the firm's reputation in the corporate M&A sphere. The Equity Partner will lead marketing efforts, participate in thought leadership, and engage in active client development and retention.
• Firm Leadership Collaboration: Collaborate with leaders of other practice areas to deliver comprehensive legal services, ensuring the seamless integration of corporate M&A strategies with clients' broader business objectives. As a senior member of the firm's leadership team, contribute to firm-wide strategic planning, policy development, and decision-making processes.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited law school and admission to the Colorado Bar.
• At least 10 years of significant experience in corporate M&A law, with a robust track record of leading teams and managing a considerable portfolio of business.
• Demonstrated expertise in developing a practice area, including strategic planning, team building, and business development.
• Outstanding legal skills, particularly in negotiation, transaction structuring, and strategic planning, with a history of achieving successful outcomes in complex M&A transactions.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, capable of nurturing strong relationships within the team, across the firm, and with clients and the broader business community.
• A commitment to the highest standards of professionalism, ethical integrity, and fostering diversity and inclusion within the workplace.