Private Equity Attorney

Job Title: Private Equity Attorney

Job Overview
A prominent law firm in Denver, CO is seeking an experienced Private Equity Attorney with 4-5 years of relevant experience. This role involves providing legal support for private equity and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions, including drafting and negotiating a variety of legal agreements and serving as a trusted advisor to clients. The candidate will work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment and help drive strategic outcomes for clients in the private equity sector.

Duties

• Draft, review, and negotiate private equity and M&A transaction documents, including purchase agreements, LLC and LP agreements, and other ancillary legal agreements.
• Advise clients on day-to-day matters for private equity funds and portfolio companies.
• Collaborate with client business teams to ensure legal strategies align with their broader business objectives.
• Lead deal teams and coordinate efforts across multiple legal and business departments to ensure smooth transaction execution.
• Provide comprehensive legal support and guidance throughout the lifecycle of private equity deals, from initial structuring to closing.
• Assist in risk management by identifying and mitigating legal risks associated with transactions.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4-5 years of experience in private equity and mergers & acquisitions.
• Demonstrated experience in drafting and negotiating key legal agreements.
• Strong business acumen and ability to provide strategic legal advice.
• Prior experience working in a large law firm environment.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Strong academic credentials are required.

Certifications

• Admission to the State Bar in Colorado or eligibility to waive in.

Skills

• Exceptional drafting, writing, and analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Effective project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced, and team-oriented environment.

Job Location

• Denver, CO

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Health savings accounts (HSA) and flexible spending accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care.
• Pre-tax commuter benefits.
• Life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), and long-term care coverage.
• Firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid vacation and sick time, with four weeks of vacation and two weeks of sick time annually.
• 10 paid holidays per year.
• Generous parental leave and fertility benefits.
• Backup care support for children and adults.
• Additional wellness and parental support resources.