Senior Corporate and Private Equity Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Senior Corporate and Private Equity Associate in New York, NY. This role involves leading transactions for a dynamic private equity platform, advising clients across the investment lifecycle, and engaging in strategic counsel.

Duties

• Lead private equity acquisition transactions.
• Advise clients on mergers, acquisitions, and financings.
• Provide strategic counsel across various industries.
• Collaborate with colleagues and clients to drive deals.

Requirements

• Five to seven years of experience in private equity acquisitions.
• Proven ability to manage transactions independently.
• Strong academic record with excellent communication skills.
• Bar admission in New York.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in New York.

Skills

• Exceptional written and oral communication.
• Collaborative and innovative mindset.
• Proficiency with technology platforms, including AI tools.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with merit bonus opportunities.
• Billable hours credit for pro bono work.
• Comprehensive benefits package.

This small New York office has international offices in Europe, Russia, and beyond. Attorneys work in a small firm atmosphere and are rewarded with extremely competitive salaries and hefty bonuses. Specific areas of law practiced in the New York office include mergers and acquisitions, and finance and joint ventures. They have a dynamic client roster ranging from mainstream corporate to the entertainment field. They serve public, private, government and nonprofit clients from such industries as automotive, banking and financial services, chemicals, energy resources, food processing, general manufacturing, government, health care, insurance, real estate, retailing, sports and entertainment, technology and telecom, and transportation.