Senior Corporate Finance & Private Capital Attorney

Position Overview

Our client is seeking a senior transactional attorney with substantial experience in corporate finance, private placements, private capital markets transactions, and complex entity governance to assume a key role within its Corporate Practice Group. This position replaces a long-standing role previously held by an equity Member and offers significant responsibility, autonomy, and long-term advancement potential.

The role is well suited for an attorney who focuses on capital formation and governance for privately held companies and investment vehicles, values in-person collaboration, and can independently manage sophisticated financing matters.

Core Practice Focus

• Corporate finance and capital formation
• Private placements of equity and debt securities
• Private capital markets transactions
• Formation and governance of private companies and investment entities

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Finance & Capital Markets

• Lead and execute private placements and other capital-raising transactions, including equity, preferred equity, convertible securities, and debt financings.
• Advise issuers and investors on securities law compliance, offering exemptions, disclosure obligations, and risk considerations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate offering memoranda, subscription agreements, investor rights agreements, and related financing documentation.
• Coordinate transaction closings with clients, investors, placement agents, financial advisors, and accounting professionals.

Entity Formation & Governance

• Draft, review, and negotiate complex LLC operating agreements, shareholder agreements, partnership agreements, and related governance documents.
• Advise clients on governance structures, control provisions, fiduciary duties, investor rights, and exit mechanisms.
• Support ongoing corporate governance matters, including amendments, restructurings, and ownership changes.
• Counsel clients on alignment of governance terms with financing and capital structure objectives.

Client Advisory & Relationship Management

• Serve as a trusted legal and business advisor to executives, founders, boards, and investors.
• Provide strategic guidance regarding capital structure, governance, and investor relations.
• Communicate complex legal and financial concepts in a clear, practical manner.
• Maintain and grow long-term client relationships.

Firm Collaboration & Leadership

• Work closely with other partners and practice groups on cross-disciplinary matters related to corporate finance and governance.
• Mentor associates and contribute to professional development within the Corporate Practice Group.
• Participate in business development and firm initiatives.

Candidate Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in corporate finance, private placements, private capital markets, and entity governance
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex financing and governance matters
• Significant experience drafting LLC operating agreements and other sophisticated governance documents
• Experience advising middle-market companies, private investors, funds, or sponsors
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills
• Excellent client communication and project management capabilities
• Pennsylvania Bar admission (or ability to obtain promptly)
• Willingness to work primarily in-office, with some hybrid flexibility