PE​/M&A Associate Mid-level @ Leading Global Law Firm

PE/M&A Associate [Mid-level] @ Leading Global Law Firm

We are seeking talented and driven attorneys to join our Corporate and Private Equity / Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) team. The ideal candidates will have 4–6 years of experience advising corporate clients and private equity sponsors on complex domestic and cross-border transactions.

This is an opportunity to join a dynamic, nationally recognized practice that represents leading private equity firms and strategic buyers across industries. Our team advises on acquisitions, dispositions, leveraged buyouts, rollups, minority investments, “going private” transactions, and other sophisticated corporate matters.

• Lead and manage all aspects of M&A and private equity transactions, including due diligence, drafting and negotiating definitive and ancillary agreements, and overseeing the transaction process from inception to closing.
• Advise private equity funds and corporate clients on structuring and executing acquisitions, dispositions, and investments.
• Manage client relationships and supervise junior associates and staff to ensure smooth deal execution and excellent client service.
• Coordinate cross-office and cross-practice teams to handle complex transactions efficiently and effectively.
• Contribute to business development and client outreach initiatives, including cultivating relationships with emerging managers and institutional investors.

• 4–6 years of experience in M&A and/or private equity transactions from a top-tier law firm.
• Strong academic credentials from a nationally recognized law school.
• Demonstrated ability to lead deals and handle significant responsibilities with a high degree of autonomy.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Entrepreneurial and client-service oriented mindset
  , with an interest in developing long-term client relationships.
• Bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction; must be admitted in the location where you will practice.

Our Corporate and Private Equity department includes attorneys nationwide, focusing on all aspects of private equity and corporate transactional work. We are consistently ranked among the top firms in M&A and private equity league tables (Pitch Book, Bloomberg) and represent some of the world’s leading private equity sponsors.

We are proud of our collegial, inclusive, and growth-oriented culture
. Our team blends lateral and organically developed talent, fostering mentorship, collaboration, and professional advancement. Associates are entrusted with client‑facing responsibilities early in their careers, gaining exposure to top-tier deals and sophisticated clients.

Our firm is regularly recognized for its commitment to diversity, empathy in leadership, and positive workplace culture
, including certification as a “Great Place to Work.”

Associates may sit in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Dallas, Pittsburgh, or Charlotte.

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