Corporate M&A Private Equity Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Corporate M&A Private Equity Associate with 3 to 5 years of transactional experience in an Am Law firm. This position is available in New York, Washington, DC, or Florida, with a preference for the Miami office. The candidate must demonstrate excellent writing and analytical skills and possess Am Law 100 law firm experience.

Duties

• Engage in M&A and private equity transactions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support client needs.
• Draft and review complex legal documents.
• Provide strategic advice to clients on corporate matters.

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in an Am Law firm.
• Strong analytical and writing skills.
• Bar admission or eligibility to obtain admission promptly in the jurisdiction of the resident office location.

Education

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

• Bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Proficiency in handling complex transactions.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Annual discretionary bonus.
• Paid time off.
• Professional and client development allowance.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 401k Profit Sharing Plan (employee-only contribution plan).
• Pre-tax commuter benefit for qualified parking and transit pass expenses.

This AmLaw firm is well-known for their banking sector, representing all 10 U.S. bank holding companies. Specializing in its Latin America practice, this firm prioritizes and provides diversity and inclusion amongst its associates. This firm has also obtained numerous accolades including a perfect score through the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index for Best Place to Work for LGBT Equality two years in a row, Top 25 For Female Partners by The American Lawyer, and Top 60 Firms For Diversity by The American Lawyer's Diversity Scoreboard.