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PRIVATE EQUITY ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY (MID-SENIOR)

MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS

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

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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.

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

• Competitive Compensation: Annual base salary is expected to start at $260,000+, depending on experience, qualifications, and market factors
• Comprehensive Benefits: Includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; 401(k) plan; paid maternal and paternal leave; generous vacation and time off; wellness initiatives; and commuter benefits
• Additional Perks: Include pet insurance, tuition reimbursement, FSA/HSA accounts, Dependent Care FSA, long term care, Health Advocate, a range of reproductive health benefits, and a concierge program, among others

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.

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