Our client is seeking a highly qualified associate with at least two years of experience in mergers and acquisitions and private equity transactions to join its Washington, D.C. corporate practice. The role offers exposure to a broad range of transactions, from private equity investments through exits, alongside strategic M&A matters.
The Work
- Advise on mergers and acquisitions and private equity transactions, supporting clients and deal teams through the key stages of a transaction.
- Work on private equity matters spanning initial investments, portfolio-company transactions, and exits.
- Contribute to sophisticated cross-border carve-outs, tax-free spin-offs, and multi-billion-dollar going-private transactions.
- Support M&A matters involving shareholder activism, antitrust challenges, and evolving regulatory requirements.
- Assist with strategic and board-level counseling, drawing on related capabilities such as capital markets, executive compensation, leveraged finance, and tax.
- Collaborate across a global platform that brings together M&A, private equity finance, fund formation, capital markets, and other relevant capabilities.
What You Bring
- At least two years of experience in mergers and acquisitions and private equity transactions.
- Experience advising on or supporting private equity transactions across the investment-to-exit lifecycle.
- Transactional experience relevant to complex M&A matters, including cross-border carve-outs, spin-offs, or going-private transactions.
- Ability to engage with transaction issues involving shareholder activism, antitrust, or regulatory considerations.
- Interest and capability in working across related disciplines, including private equity finance, capital markets, tax, or executive compensation.
- Candidates should be at a level aligned with the third- through sixth-year associate class.
Why Consider It
The position combines M&A and private equity work across the transaction lifecycle, with exposure to complex cross-border carve-outs, tax-free spin-offs, and large going-private transactions.
The practice draws on a global platform and related strengths in fund formation, finance, capital markets, tax, and other disciplines.
Compensation & Benefits
The firm also describes comprehensive well-being and benefits resources for lawyers and their families; discretionary bonuses may be available depending on application circumstances and position.
Confidentiality
This is a confidential opportunity. Contact Advocates Legal Recruiting to discuss the role and receive additional details about the client and team. All inquiries will be handled confidentially.