Private Equity M&A - Mid-Level Associate Attorney (Boston)

PRIVATE EQUITY ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY (MID-LEVEL)

MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS

Location : Boston, MA

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Our client, a premier AmLaw 50 firm, is seeking a talented Mid-Level 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 Massachusetts, 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

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.

For ambitious associates seeking to elevate their careers, this position offers the perfect balance of prestige , complexity , and collaboration —backed by a culture that prizes excellence, innovation, and long-term success.

Compensation & Benefits

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit a resume , law school transcript , cover letter including preferred location , and deal sheet for consideration.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer .