Private Equity Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a talented and driven Private Equity Associate with 4-6 years of experience to join their team in San Francisco, CA. The successful candidate will work on sophisticated, market-leading transactions in a dynamic environment.

Duties

• Lead deal teams and manage complex private equity transactions from start to finish.
• Handle mergers and acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, and portfolio company matters.
• Build strong relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Take ownership of work in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.

Requirements

• 4-6 years of experience in private equity transactions.
• Exceptional organizational and leadership abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to the California Bar.

Skills

• Strong background in private equity transactions.
• Ability to thrive in a high-performance environment.

Benefits

• Professional development programs.
• Mentorship opportunities.
• Collaborative and inclusive work culture.

This multipractice, international firm has more than 700 lawyers across 11 U.S. and European offices. It offers services in more than 30 practice areas and industry concentrations. The San Francisco office is one of the smaller offices, but it is growing and very important to the success of the entire firm. Compensation and billable hours requirements are on a level with other firms of this size.