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Private Equity Mergers & Acquisitions Associate Attorney

Direct Counsel
Philadelphia, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/30/2026
Private Equity Mergers & Acquisitions Associate Attorney

Direct Counsel is seeking a Private Equity Associate Attorney to join a leading global law firm.

Location: Boston, Massachusetts; Philadelphia, PA

Position Overview

The attorney will join the firm's Private Equity group and advise clients on a broad range of sophisticated corporate and transactional matters, including mergers and acquisitions, leveraged recapitalizations, growth equity and venture capital transactions, exits, and equity compensation.

Responsibilities

  • Advise clients on complex private equity and corporate transactions
  • Work on mergers and acquisitions, leveraged recapitalizations, and other strategic transactions
  • Support growth equity and venture capital transactions
  • Advise on exits and equity compensation matters
  • Collaborate with transaction teams while independently managing components of transactions
  • Develop strong relationships with internal and external clients and counsel
  • Apply strong business judgment to sophisticated transactional matters

Qualifications

  • 4-5 years of experience in private equity, corporate, or transactional law
  • Experience with a broad range of corporate and transactional matters
  • Experience working effectively as part of a team and independently managing transaction components
  • Proactive approach and strong business sense
  • Stellar communication and relationship-management skills
  • Outstanding academic credentials
  • Comparable law firm experience
  • Relevant bar admission or eligibility to obtain admission promptly
  • Deal sheet required

Compensation

$310,000–$365,000, depending on qualifications and experience.

Salary : $310,000 - $365,000

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