Private Equity Resource Attorney

A law firm in San Diego 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/private equity (PE) data and experience input and maintenance, template document preparation, and legal and regulatory developments monitoring. Strong drafting, communication, and organizational skills are required. The Private Equity Resource Attorney will play a crucial role in supporting the firm's private equity practice by assisting with various tasks related to M&A and private equity transactions, including document drafting, knowledge management, legal research, and training initiatives. This role requires expertise in private equity transactions, strong drafting skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Duties:

• Work with the M&A resource attorney and knowledge management team to assist with M&A/PE data and experience input and maintenance
• Prepare drafts or revise existing precedent of template documents
• Curate and organize the PE group's forms, precedents, and other know-how
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments relative to PE practice and the firm's core industry verticals
• Develop and maintain the internal landing page for the PE group
• Coordinate with the firm's legal education team to brainstorm and prepare content for associate trainings and other firmwide training efforts relative to PE
• Assist the PE/M&A marketing team with content creation for pitches, teach-ins, and the PE blog
• Work with the quantitative analyst group on matters specific to PE funds and sponsor-initiated transactions
• Assist resource attorneys in other practice groups on best practices and overlapping initiatives
• Field day-to-day requests from attorneys 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
• Mastery of the substantive area of practice undertaken by the Private Equity practice group
• Knowledge of the industries regularly advised by the firm

Education and Certifications:

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school

Skills:

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

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
• Long-term care coverage
• Backup care for children and/or adults
• Other 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.