Our client is seeking an M&A/Private Equity Associate with 5–8 years of experience to advise corporate clients and private equity funds on significant transactions and general corporate matters. The position offers substantial client contact, meaningful matter responsibility, and an opportunity to develop client relationships.
The Work
- Advise corporate clients and private equity funds on acquisitions, dispositions, minority investments, and similar transactions.
- Draft and negotiate transaction documents, applying a strong understanding of corporate law and relevant market terms.
- Manage transactions from development through execution, coordinating deal work and maintaining effective progress across matters.
- Handle related general corporate matters for clients alongside transactional assignments.
- Work directly with clients and take on significant responsibility for managing matters with a high degree of independence.
- Contribute to client relationship development through an entrepreneurial, business-development-oriented approach.
What You Bring
- Five to eight years of relevant experience, consistent with the targeted law school classes of 2018–2021.
- Significant experience handling mergers and acquisitions transactions.
- A strong understanding of corporate law and market terms.
- Substantial experience drafting transaction documents.
- Demonstrated ability to manage deals effectively and take ownership of matter execution.
- A driven, entrepreneurial approach, with the ability to work autonomously and build client relationships.
Why Consider It
This role combines sophisticated M&A and private equity work with significant direct client contact and the opportunity to manage matters independently.
Associates can develop client relationships while advising on acquisitions, dispositions, minority investments, and related corporate matters.
Compensation & Benefits
The stated annual salary range is $310,000–$420,000, with the offered salary dependent on qualifications and operational considerations.
Benefits include health care, retirement benefits, paid sick and vacation time, parental leave, basic life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, and discretionary performance-based bonuses.
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.