Our client, a leading national and international law firm, is seeking a Corporate M&A and Private Equity Associate with 2-5 years of experience focused on M&A and private equity transactions. The position offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated middle-market transactions for private equity sponsors and portfolio companies throughout the investment lifecycle, while joining a collegial corporate practice with meaningful opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Represent private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, and other corporate clients in sophisticated M&A and private equity transactions
• Draft, review, and negotiate acquisition agreements and the full suite of ancillary documentation used in M&A and private equity transactions
• Advise clients throughout the private equity investment lifecycle, including initial platform acquisitions, add-on acquisitions, portfolio company governance, and exits
• Assist with and manage middle-market transactions and related deal execution, while coordinating effectively with internal teams, clients, and other transaction participants
• Develop and maintain strong internal and external client relationships while demonstrating sound business judgment and commercial awareness

REQUIREMENTS:

• 2-5 years exp. handling sophisticated M&A and private equity transactions
• Strong working knowledge of acquisition agreements and M&A/private equity transaction documentation, with demonstrated drafting and negotiation experience
• Experience representing private equity sponsors and portfolio companies throughout the investment lifecycle is strongly preferred
• Familiarity with middle-market deal structures is strongly preferred
• Large national or international law firm experience is preferred
• Strong interpersonal, communication, client-management, and business judgment skills
• JD from an ABA-accredited law school with excellent academic credentials
• Must be licensed or prepared to become licensed in the jurisdiction of the hiring office
• Candidate must reside in the applicable jurisdiction by the time of hire and be able to work in the office at least three business days per week

TO APPLY: Please submit in PDF format a resume and JD transcript. Additionally, while not required, it is preferred to also submit a cover letter and a strong writing sample (dispositive motion or brief, 10-15 pages, demonstrating strong legal analysis and persuasive writing).