Nathan Jacobs
Nathan Jacobs
Chicago, IL, USA
General Counsel & M&A Advisor
I specialize in guiding sponsor-backed and growth-stage companies through pivotal transitions. With over $500M+ in realized value, my expertise lies in seamlessly integrating advisory services with transaction execution. I am driven by a passion for strategic innovation and a commitment to empowering businesses to achieve their full potential. My skills in finance, strategy, and law are the foundation of my approach to transforming complex challenges into growth opportunities. Accomplished General Counsel & Investment Banking Vice President, JD/MBA. Licensed Illinois Attorney.
Work
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Experience
PRNJ Partners
General Counsel & M&A Advisor
May 2019 - Present
PRNJ Partners specializes in advisory and execution services for capital-backed companies during key transitions, offering comprehensive legal, strategic, and transactional guidance.
- Spearheaded the cross-border sale of GamerzArena, secured strong exit value and a C-Suite role for the founder with the Canadian acquirer.
- Directed Syntari’s legal development from inception, driving rapid market entry and scalable growth through precise entity formation and robust executive, client & investor agreements.
- Drove market pivot and legal structuring that transformed Lakeshore Helping Hands into a leading ADL provider, achieving licensure 3x faster than industry standard.
Mindful Care
General Counsel
Apr 2021 - Jan 2023
Mindful Care is a multi-state behavioral health platform offering accessible mental health services through digital and physical clinics.
- Promoted to General Counsel by the Founder/CEO for superior performance & enterprise impact.
- Led $9.7M, Series A and B capital raises, facilitating expansion into 6 U.S. State markets & business growth.
- Closed acquisition of Pardeshi Physician PC, increasing ownership of core NY state market.
- Owned legal advisory, negotiation & execution across healthcare, labor, IP, and multi-state compliance, aligning risk strategy with aggressive growth and market expansion.
Mindful Care
Senior Legal & Strategic Advisor
May 2019 - Apr 2021
- Structured and executed key legal agreements including executive compensation, strategic partnerships, and payor agreements driving business formalization and growth.
- Supported C-suite on investor relations and pre-Series A fundraising, delivering strategic legal counsel on valuation, investor alignment, and investment document finalization.
Balmoral Advisors
Vice President Investment Banking
Dec 2016 - Jun 2019
Balmoral Advisors is an independent investment bank providing M&A, corporate finance, and restructuring advisory services for mid-sized transactions.
- Promoted to Vice President in less than two years for superior performance and client impact.
- Closed 16+ sell-side and capital raise engagements for leaders & disruptors across the business services, chemicals, industrials and technology sectors.
- Originated and managed high-net-worth clients, including a leading family office based in the Midwest, driving firm growth.
- Directed associates and analysts, finalized key deliverables, and ensured superior execution of high-value M&A engagements.
Balmoral Advisors
Investment Banking Associate
Apr 2015 - Dec 2016
- Constructed valuation models and transaction materials for domestic and international sell-side mandates and capital raises.
- Managed critical components of M&A transactions, demonstrating execution leadership that accelerated promotion.