In this week’s roundup of middle-market hirings and promotions, highlights include: Jennifer James‘ promotion at Thoma Bravo; Carlos Lobo‘s joining Hughes Hubbard & Reed; and Harrison Lung‘s joining Siris.

Adam Fliss has joined healthcare investment firm Patient Square Capital as a founding partner and general counsel. He was previously with TPG Capital.

Carlos Lobo was hired by law firm Hughes Hubbard & Reed as a partner. He was previously with Veirano Advogados and focuses on M&A and private equity in Latin America.

Harrison Lung has joined private equity firm Siris as a partner. He most recently served as partner at McKinsey & Co. In addition, Michael Chia was hired by Siris as a principal, investor relations. He was most recently with Adams Street Partners.

Luke Kissam IV was hired by private equity firm Bernhard Capital Partners Management as a partner. He previously served as chairman and CEO of Albemarle Corp. (NYSE: ALB).

Gerald Nowak has Thoma Bravo as a managing director and general counsel, chief administrative officer. He was previously with Kirkland & Ellis. Jennifer James has been promoted to chief operating officer at Thoma Bravo.

Jeff Rummell was hired by Patriot Capital Group as a vice president of finance. He was most recently with Blackstone.