Private Equity M&A Mid-Level/Senior Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly qualified associate with over three years of experience to join its Private Equity Group in San Francisco. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in corporate and transactional matters, including mergers and acquisitions, leveraged recapitalizations, and venture capital transactions.

Duties

• Work collaboratively in teams and manage transaction components independently.
• Engage in a broad range of corporate and transactional matters.
• Manage internal and external client and counsel relationships effectively.

Requirements

• Outstanding academic credentials.
• Comparable law firm experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Relevant bar admission or eligibility to obtain admission promptly.
• Submission of a deal sheet.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Bar admission in relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Strong business sense and proactive approach.
• Stellar communication skills.
• Ability to manage relationships effectively.

This international firm covers the full range of corporate law practices, and specializes in niche fields such as transportation, food, and carbon markets; its four offices in the state give the firm a strong presence in California. Attorneys in this firm take an entrepreneurial approach to minimizing risks and maximizing outcomes for leading corporations and investors, and are equally comfortable in the courtroom or the conference room.