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Lead Asset Manager Deals, GP Stakes, and Private Equity Transactions

New York City, New York Full time 3+ years
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Position overview

Our client is seeking a private equity M&A associate with 3+ years of experience to join its Private Equity Group in New York City. Strong asset management M&A experience is required, and experience with GP stakes transactions is preferred.

The Work

  • Work with deal teams on asset management M&A transactions, contributing collaboratively while independently managing assigned components of each matter.
  • Advise on mergers and acquisitions, taking ownership of transaction workstreams and coordinating with internal and external clients and counsel.
  • Support leveraged recapitalizations, including the corporate and transactional work involved in structuring and executing these matters.
  • Work on growth equity and venture capital transactions, including investments and exits.
  • Handle equity compensation matters as part of a broad corporate and transactional practice.
  • Maintain effective working relationships with clients, opposing counsel, and internal colleagues through clear communication and proactive matter management.

What You Bring

  • At least 3 years of experience in private equity or related corporate transactional practice.
  • Strong experience in asset management M&A is required.
  • Experience with GP stakes transactions is preferred.
  • Broad background in corporate and transactional matters, including mergers and acquisitions.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently manage components of transactions.
  • Proactive approach, strong business sense, and excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to manage relationships with internal and external clients and counsel.

Why Consider It

This role combines focused asset management M&A work with a broad mix of private equity and corporate transactions, including GP stakes, recapitalizations, growth equity, venture capital investments and exits, and equity compensation.

Associates can contribute as collaborative deal-team members while independently managing transaction components and developing client- and counsel-facing relationship skills.

Compensation & Benefits

Experience with leveraged recapitalizations, growth equity, venture capital transactions and exits, and equity compensation is valuable.

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.