M&A and Private Equity Associate

At a glance

  • Location: Houston
  • Job type: Full Time
  • Job sector: Legal
  • Salary: $225k–$390k
  • Published: September 9, 2026
Experience: 2–6 years pqe

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an associate to join the M&A and Private Equity practice of a leading international law firm in Houston.

The successful candidate will work on a strong pipeline of sophisticated public and private M&A and private equity transactions. The practice also offers exposure to energy-related work, although previous energy-sector experience is not required.

The role
  • Advise public and private companies on complex mergers and acquisitions
  • Represent private equity firms and their portfolio companies throughout the investment lifecycle
  • Draft, review and negotiate transaction documents
  • Coordinate due diligence and manage key stages of transactions
  • Work closely with clients, partners and colleagues across related corporate practices
  • Take increasing responsibility for managing transactions and junior team members
  • Support energy-related transactions where relevant
Candidate profile
  • Approximately 2–6 years’ relevant corporate experience
  • Strong M&A and/or private equity experience gained at a recognised law firm
  • Experience advising public companies would be advantageous
  • Energy-sector experience is welcome but not essential
  • Excellent drafting, analytical and transaction-management skills
  • Strong academic credentials
  • Confident managing multiple workstreams within fast-moving transactions
  • Admitted to practise in Texas, or eligible to become admitted
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