Private Equity Resource Attorney

A law firm based in Reston is seeking a Private Equity Resource Attorney with 7+ years of experience in a US private equity corporate/transactional practice. The ideal candidate will work closely with the M&A resource attorney and knowledge management team to assist with M&A/PE data and experience input and maintenance, among other duties. The Private Equity Resource Attorney will play a key role in supporting the firm's private equity practice by assisting with various tasks related to document drafting, knowledge management, legal education, marketing, and client development. This role requires strong expertise in private equity transactions, excellent drafting and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively.

Duties:

• Assist with M&A/PE data and experience input and maintenance
• Prepare drafts or revise existing precedent template documents
• Curate and organize the private equity group's forms, precedents, and other know-how
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments relative to private equity practice and the firm's core industry verticals
• Develop and maintain the internal landing page for the private equity group
• Coordinate with the firm's legal education team to prepare content for associate trainings and other firmwide training efforts relative to private equity
• Strategize on firm private equity promotion and assist the marketing team with content creation for pitches and teach-ins
• Work with the quantitative analyst group on matters specific to private equity funds and transactions
• Collaborate with resource attorneys in other practice groups on best practices and overlapping initiatives
• Assist attorneys with day-to-day requests for precedents, templates, and other resources
• Be involved in resource, knowledge management, and practice innovation projects

Requirements:

• Licensed attorney with 7+ years of experience in a US private equity corporate/transactional practice
• Basic understanding of private equity transactions, M&A, portfolio company management, partnership-based equity compensation, acquisition financing, corporate matters, and financial transactions
• Mastery of the substantive area of practice undertaken by the Private Equity practice group
• Knowledge of industries regularly advised by the firm

Skills:

• Strong drafting, communication, and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication and drafting abilities
• Strong intellectual ability, interpersonal, and technical skills
• Organizational and time management skills with attention to detail

Benefits offered:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings account (with applicable medical plan)
• Health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Life insurance and AD&D coverage
• Long-term care coverage
• Backup care for children and/or adults
• Parental support benefits

Creative lawyering in a laid back environment is big draw for associates at this Amlaw firm. This California-based firm is highly regarded as one of the most innovative firms in the market. The firm is best known for its technology work and life sciences clients, and is generally recognized as the top legal provider for emerging companies. The California culture of the firm fosters a collaborative and social workplace, while the sophisticated training and meaningful attorney mentorship help develop associates into world class lawyers.