Private Equity M&A - Mid-Level / Sr. Associate Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

PRIVATE EQUITY ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY (MID-SENIOR)

MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS

Locations : Los Angeles & San Francisco, CA | Washington, DC | Philadelphia, PA | New York, NY

HYBRID

Our client, a premier AmLaw 50 firm, is seeking a talented Mid-Level or Senior Associate Attorney to join its Private Equity Practice . This is a premier opportunity to advise top-tier private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, and institutional investors on complex, high-value transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, leveraged recapitalizations, growth equity and venture capital investments, and equity compensation matters. The role offers the chance to work alongside some of the industry's most accomplished practitioners in a dynamic, deal-driven environment.

Candidate Profile

JD from a top-tier law school with a strong academic record

Active Bar Admission in the relevant jurisdiction, in good standing, or eligibility to obtain admission promptly

3+ years of substantive experience in private equity and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions

Demonstrated ability to manage significant components of transactions independently and collaborate effectively in team settings

Broad background in corporate and transactional matters, including M&A , leveraged recapitalizations , growth equity and venture capital transactions , exits , and equity compensation

Prior experience at an AmLaw 100 or similarly sophisticated firm required

Strong business acumen and client management skills, with the ability to build effective internal and external relationships

Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication abilities, with a proactive, detail-oriented approach in a fast-paced environment

Key Responsibilities

Advise private equity sponsors , portfolio companies , and institutional investors on complex M&A and related corporate transactions

Draft , review , and negotiate transaction agreements , equity documentation , and ancillary contracts

Lead and support deal workstreams from structuring through closing , ensuring alignment with client objectives and deadlines

Oversee due diligence processes and coordinate with cross-practice teams on regulatory, tax, and finance issues

Develop practical, business-focused solutions to complex transactional challenges in collaboration with partners and clients

Why Join Us?

This is an exceptional opportunity to join one of the nation's most sophisticated Private Equity practices within a globally recognized firm. You will gain direct exposure to market-defining transactions and work closely with premier clients on high-profile , cross-border M&A deals that shape industries.

The firm's elite platform , deep bench of top-tier practitioners , and commitment to professional development create an environment where attorneys thrive. You'll benefit from direct client interaction, hands-on deal experience, and structured mentorship designed to accelerate your growth and expand your influence in the private equity space