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 Washington, DC. The role involves working on mergers and acquisitions and private equity transactions, with flexibility to be based in New York, Washington, DC, or Florida.

Duties

• Handle M&A and private equity transactions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on complex deals.
• Draft and review transactional documents.
• Provide strategic advice to clients.

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of M&A and private equity experience.
• Experience in an Am Law 100 firm preferred.
• Excellent writing and analytical skills.
• Bar admission or eligibility in the resident office location.

Education

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

Certifications

• Bar admission or eligibility to obtain admission promptly.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects efficiently.

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 parking and transit 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.