Private Equity Transactions Associate

Overview

A top-tier global law firm is looking for a Private Equity Transactions Associate to join its market-leading private equity practice. The position involves representing private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, and institutional investors in a wide range of complex transactional matters, including acquisitions, dispositions, leveraged buyouts, growth equity investments, and strategic transactions.

The practice offers exposure to headline transactions and direct client interaction within a highly collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent private equity sponsors and portfolio companies in M&A transactions
• Draft and negotiate purchase agreements, governance documents, and ancillary transaction materials
• Conduct due diligence and manage transaction processes from inception through closing
• Advise clients on corporate governance, financing structures, and post-closing integration matters
• Coordinate with tax, finance, employment, and regulatory teams on transaction execution
• Support minority investments, continuation vehicles, and cross-border transactions
• Maintain direct communication with clients, opposing counsel, and advisors

Qualifications

• J.D. from a top law school with strong academic credentials
• 3–6 years’ private equity and M&A experience at a major law firm
• Significant experience leading transactional workstreams independently
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and organizational skills
• Strong business judgment and client management capabilities
• Admission to the applicable state bar or eligibility for admission