Private Equity M&A Associate

Private Equity M&A Associate

Location: Washington, DC

About the Corporate Section

Our corporate practice offers a blend of comprehensive legal expertise and practical business counseling that enables our clients to clarify goals, find solutions, and achieve results across varied business transactions. Our corporate attorneys advise clients on a wide variety of issues affecting commercial, financial, and industrial enterprises, both publicly and privately owned.

We cover every aspect of the private equity market, including fundraising and investment fund formation, direct investments, portfolio company management and acquisitions, and platform exits. Our clients include global commingled funds, independent sponsors, and family offices.

Responsibilities

We are seeking an associate with 5+ years of private equity transactional experience to join our corporate M&A practice in Washington, DC. Candidates must have experience with acquisitions, divestitures, mergers and joint ventures, private equity funds, and financial institutions. Candidates must have the ability to provide efficient legal service both independently and as part of a team, be willing to quickly integrate into our robust national corporate practice, commit to providing the highest quality of client service in support of a broad range of complex transactions, and be dedicated to professional development consistent with this on-track partnership position. Strong academic credentials, excellent critical reasoning skills, and the ability to communicate complex legal concepts are required.

Qualifications

• Graduated with a JD or LLM from an ABA-accredited law school
• Must be admitted or eligible for admission in the District of Columbia
• Must have 5+ years of M&A and private equity transactional experience
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Professionalism in working and engaging with clients and colleagues
• Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and balance competing responsibilities
• Ability to stay organized and exercise extreme attention to detail
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively in team settings

About Us

We are an Am Law 100 law firm with over 600 attorneys serving clients worldwide. Our attorneys combine legal, business, and industry insight to help navigate shifting challenges. We advise business leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors on pivotal deals, disputes, and regulatory matters within our core practice areas. We are strategically located to meet the needs of our clients, with offices in Boston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, San Diego, San Francisco, Toronto, and Washington, DC.

The salary range for this position is $365,000 to $390,000. This position is bonus eligible.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package.