Corporate M&A Partner with Big Law Experience: Delaware

About CM Law:
CM Law is the largest women-owned and managed law firm in the U.S., operating fully remotely across 14 growing markets. We leverage cutting-edge technology to support both our clients and attorneys in a non-traditional, transparent, and equitable environment. Our partners take home 80-90% of their collected revenue, and we are proud to have eliminated the gender pay gap in our firm. We were recognized among the 2024 Best Law Firms® and have won several prestigious awards, including Law Firm MVP from NAMWOLF in 2023 and Champion of the Year from WOL in 2021.

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CM Law is the largest women-owned (WBE) and managed law firm in the country, with a presence in 14 markets – and growing! We leverage cutting-edge technology to support our partners and clients in a fully remote, non-traditional environment. Our partners take home 80-90% of all collected client revenue. At CM Law, we’ve effectively eliminated the glass ceiling and the gender pay gap found in most traditional firms. In fact, our female attorneys have averaged higher take-home compensation than our male attorneys in each of the past three years.

Recently, we were recognized among the 2024 Best Law Firms®, and in 2023, we were named the Law Firm MVP by the National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF). Additionally, we were awarded Champion of the Year by Women Owned Law (WOL) in 2021. These prestigious awards are given to only one law firm per year by each organization.

Practice Law with Partners Who Inspire You
One of the most rewarding aspects of CM Law is our commitment to challenging the status quo. We continuously ask: Can we do this better? Can we serve our clients more efficiently? Answering these questions is easier when you work with people who inspire you. That’s why CM Law intentionally surrounds itself with the best attorneys in the industry. Many of our partners will tell you: there’s no better place to practice law.

A Powerful Platform for Growth
CM Law offers experienced former Am Law 100/200 attorneys a powerful platform to grow their practice – all within a collaborative and financially transparent environment. Our attorneys maintain a healthy work-life balance, and our clients benefit from experienced partner-level counsel without paying to train junior attorneys. Nearly 40 Fortune-ranked clients have embraced CM Law’s innovative approach because they receive responsive, high-level service and a better value compared to Big Law.

Our Inspiration: Solving Real Problems
CM Law was born out of a desire to find real solutions to problems in the legal marketplace. Our motivation comes from surrounding ourselves with exceptional individuals who solve real problems. They inspire us to achieve more and to keep innovating in everything we do.

Position Overview:
CM Law is actively seeking an experienced Corporate M&A Partner to join our growing team. The ideal candidate must have at least 8 years of experience in handling M&A transactions, with prior training or practice in an AmLaw 200 firm or a similar high-level environment. This role requires leading M&A transactions from inception to closing, managing due diligence teams, and advising on corporate governance matters.

Key Responsibilities:
– Lead M&A transactions from initiation through closing, ensuring smooth execution and client satisfaction.
– Oversee and coordinate due diligence teams in evaluating transaction risks and opportunities.
– Advise on general corporate and corporate governance matters, including entity formation, joint ventures, and licensing.
– Draft and negotiate transaction documents, including stock purchase agreements, asset purchase agreements, merger agreements, and confidentiality agreements.
– Provide strategic guidance on credit agreements, redemption agreements, IP license agreements, and secondment agreements.

Qualifications:
– A minimum of 8 years of experience in M&A transactions and general corporate matters.
– Prior experience at an AmLaw 200 firm or equivalent experience at a top-tier law firm.
– Proven ability to lead significant corporate transactions, manage complex deals, and deliver top-tier results.
– Must possess a portable client base generating at least $250,000 annually or demonstrate a strong business plan for client development.
– Experience in corporate governance and drafting key transaction documents is essential.

What We Offer:
– 100% remote work flexibility, allowing you to work from anywhere.
– No minimum billable hour quotas.
– A transparent compensation model where partners retain 80-90% of client revenue.
– A collaborative, merit-based environment that eliminates bureaucracy and rewards performance.
– Career advancement and recognition opportunities in a nationally acclaimed firm.

Why Join CM Law?
At CM Law, we prioritize work-life balance and provide our partners with the freedom and flexibility to succeed. We have eliminated the traditional constraints of the billable hour and focus on delivering value to our clients. Our compensation structure ensures fairness and equality, and our partners thrive in a transparent, objective environment, where success is based on results—not office politics.

 

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