Strategic Partnerships Lead - Law Firms
$110k - $170k USD
Company Overview
Every year, hundreds of thousands of businesses shut down, yet the process remains messy, expensive, and underserved. At SimpleClosure, our mission is to make business shutdowns seamless, compliant, and stress free, because closing a company shouldn’t feel harder than starting one.
We recently raised our $15 million Series A and were named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies of 2025. Backed by top investors and trusted by hundreds of startups, we’re rapidly establishing ourselves as the technology leader in this space. Join us and make an outsized impact as we create innovative solutions for businesses, their teams, and their stakeholders.
Job Overview
SimpleClosure is seeking a Strategic Partnerships Lead, Law Firms and Private Equity Firms to own and grow our legal partnership channel. In this role, you’ll work closely with the CEO and Sales team to identify, build, and scale partnerships with law firms and private equity firms that support startups and small-to-mid-sized businesses through dissolution, restructuring, or wind-down events.
You’ll be responsible for developing a repeatable law firm partnership model—one that drives high-quality customer referrals, delivers clear value to legal partners, and integrates seamlessly into how firms support their clients. These partnerships will be a core driver of SimpleClosure’s revenue growth and market credibility.
*Ideal candidates MUST be located in New York City or San Francisco metro areas.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute a clear strategy for acquiring, enabling, and scaling partnerships with law firms and private equity firms (either direct or through law firms)
Define partner segmentation (e.g., startup-focused firms, regional firms, boutique practices) and ideal partner profiles
Design referral, revenue-share, and co-marketing models tailored to legal and private equity partners
Partner Development & Relationship Management
Identify and build relationships with attorneys, partners, and firm leadership
Serve as a trusted partner to law firms and private equity firms, ensuring SimpleClosure becomes an extension of their client service offering
Act as the primary point of contact for legal partners, anticipating needs and resolving issues proactively
Drive qualified customer referrals through firm partnerships
Collaborate with Sales to ensure smooth handoffs, clear attribution, and strong partner feedback loops
Structure, negotiate, and close partnership agreements that align incentives and drive long-term value
Partner with Product, Legal, and Engineering teams to improve workflows, compliance, and partner-facing tools
Work with Marketing to develop partner enablement materials, co-branded content, and training resources
Provide feedback from law firms and private equity firms partners to inform product and GTM strategy
Build onboarding, education, and enablement processes for law firms and private equity firms partners
Track partnership performance, pipeline contribution, and ROI
Iterate on the partnership model to drive scale, efficiency, and repeatability
Professional Experience & Qualifications
5+ years of experience in partnerships, business development, or channel sales, ideally working with law firms and private equity firms or professional services organizations
Strong understanding of how law firms and private equity firms operate, including partner incentives, client workflows, and compliance considerations
Proven experience structuring and closing partnership agreements that drive revenue
Excellent relationship-building and executive communication skills
Strategic thinker with a bias toward execution and measurable outcomes
Experience in B2B SaaS, LegalTech, FinTech, or adjacent industries
Comfortable operating in ambiguity and building programs from the ground up
Willingness to travel occasionally for partner meetings and industry events
Strong negotiation skills with a focus on mutual value creation
What We Offer
Compensation: $110,000 – $170,000 (this includes base pay and variable compensation)
Unlimited PTO
Competitive equity package
Employer Covered Medical Benefits
Two in-person team retreats a year
Remote in New York City or San Francisco