Mid-Level Private Equity Associate – Elite Global Law Firm | New York, NY- 391628

Job ID: 391628

Practice area:- Corporate - M&A,Corporate - Private Equity

Keywords:- corporate governance,entity formation,shareholder agreements,corporate resolutions,board counsel,SEC filings,corporate compliance,business formation,

Mid-Level Private Equity Associate – Elite Global Law Firm | New York, NY

A prestigious international law firm is seeking a Mid-Level Private Equity Associate to join its Corporate Practice Group in New York City. The ideal candidate will bring at least three years of experience in private equity, M&A, or complex corporate transactions and thrive in a fast-paced, team-driven environment handling sophisticated deal work for high-profile clients.

One of the nation's leading law firms, it has a team of 650 attorneys that serves clients in the area of corporate, financial services, intellectual property, litigation, private equity, products liability, mass torts, real estate, REITs, and real estate capital markets. A hard-driving, entrepreneurial, and dynamic group, it seeks to hire individuals who possess the intellect, personality, imagination, and motivation to accept responsibility for the legal affairs of the firm's clients, and treat them as their own. The cornerstones of this firm are world-class training and professional development, its commitment to diversity, a robust pro bono initiative, and contacts. An Equal Opportunity Employer, its hiring policy has been, and will continue to be, nondiscriminatory.

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About the Opportunity

This is a rare chance to join one of the nation’s top-tier transactional law firms, renowned for advising on market-leading private equity deals and cross-border mergers and acquisitions. The firm represents an elite roster of clients, including investment funds, financial institutions, and Fortune 500 companies. Associates are exposed to cutting-edge deal structures and gain significant client contact early in their careers.

The firm offers an entrepreneurial and growth-focused environment, emphasizing professional development, leadership training, and the opportunity to handle transactions that define industries.

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Key Responsibilities

• Advise private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, and corporate clients on a broad range of M&A and investment transactions.

• Manage and execute leveraged buyouts, joint ventures, and equity recapitalizations.

• Draft, review, and negotiate purchase agreements, operating agreements, and other deal documents.

• Coordinate due diligence efforts and supervise junior associates and paralegals.

• Collaborate with partners, clients, and opposing counsel to ensure smooth deal execution.

• Build and maintain client relationships through responsive, strategic communication.

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Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school with outstanding academic credentials.

• Admission to the New York Bar (or ability to gain admission promptly).

• 3 years of private equity, M&A, or related transactional experience at a leading law firm.

• Demonstrated ability to manage complex transactions and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• A deal sheet is required.

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Culture & Firm Appeal

This Am Law-ranked firm is known for its collaborative culture, entrepreneurial spirit, and client-first approach. Attorneys describe the environment as both high-performing and inclusive, offering the resources of a large firm with the flexibility to pursue innovative solutions.

The firm’s commitment to world-class training, diversity, and pro bono service sets it apart in the market. Associates receive mentorship from industry-leading partners and are encouraged to take ownership of their professional growth.

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Why This Role Is Unique

• Work directly on headline-making transactions in the global private equity space.

• Gain exposure to cross-border M&A and sophisticated fund structures.

• Join a team that prioritizes leadership development and partner-track growth.

• Benefit from a firm culture that values initiative, creativity, and collaboration.

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