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Private Equity Mergers & Acquisitions Mid-Level/Senior Associate Attorney

Direct Counsel
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 10/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/21/2026
Private Equity Mergers & Acquisitions – Mid-Level/Senior Associate Attorney

Direct Counsel is seeking a Mid-Level/Senior Associate Attorney to join a leading Am Law firm’s Private Equity practice. This opportunity offers the chance to work on sophisticated private equity transactions, advising clients across a broad range of corporate matters, including acquisitions, growth equity investments, leveraged recapitalizations, and strategic exits.

Responsibilities & Qualifications:

  • Represent clients in mergers and acquisitions, leveraged recapitalizations, growth equity and venture capital transactions, exits, and equity compensation matters.

  • Manage significant components of transactions independently while collaborating effectively with deal teams.

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, opposing counsel, and internal stakeholders.

  • Demonstrate a proactive approach, strong business judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage complex transactional matters.

  • Bring 4 years of experience in corporate and transactional matters, including private equity and M&A.

  • Possess outstanding academic credentials, comparable law firm experience, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Maintain relevant bar admission or be eligible to obtain admission promptly.

  • Provide a deal sheet as part of the application.

Salary: $310,000

Salary : $310,000

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