M&A and Private Equity Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an M&A and Private Equity Associate with three to six years of experience to join their team in New York City, NY. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, collaborating closely with clients and colleagues.

Duties

• Engage in mergers and acquisitions transactions.
• Collaborate with clients to achieve strategic goals.
• Contribute to a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Requirements

• 3-6 years of experience in a similar role at a peer law firm.
• Exceptional academic credentials.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Membership to the State Bar of the office location.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.

Certifications

• State Bar membership in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• Mental well-being programs.
• Child, family, elder, and pet care benefits.
• Short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Parental leave benefits.
• Health savings account contributions.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 401K program.
• Flexible Time Off program and paid holidays.

Substantial billable hours is the primary way to get the big bucks and partnership consideration at this large New York firm. With West Coast roots, but not attitude, these New York lawyers work hard. Competitive and fast-paced, this firm excels across practice areas, but is doing some particularly interesting VC work. Although a type A environment to be sure, the atmosphere is still friendly, albeit without a lot of casual partner/associate interaction. Partner/associate relationships are strong in professional terms, however, with excellent marks for training and a fairly regimented associate development program. Now competing to be one of New York's finest, this firm is increasingly selective in associate hiring.