Private Equity Associate

The New York office of Reed Smith is seeking a Mid-Level Associate to join its Global Corporate Group and private equity practice. Candidates should have four to six years of meaningful M&A and transactional experience representing private equity sponsors, institutional investors, family offices, alternative asset managers and their portfolio companies in leveraged buyouts, add-on acquisitions, divestitures, growth investments, strategic joint ventures and other corporate and portfolio company matters. The ideal candidate will have significant hands-on experience drafting and negotiating acquisition agreements, equity and investment agreements and other transaction documents in connection with sophisticated M&A and private equity transactions. Candidates should have experience serving as a key member of deal teams, with responsibility for producing client-ready transaction documents, coordinating and managing due diligence and other workstreams, and taking ownership of key aspects of transactions from initial structuring and negotiation through signing and closing. We are interested in candidates who have experience with middle-market private equity transactions and are comfortable working directly with clients, opposing counsel and other transaction participants. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong technical and drafting skills, sound commercial judgment, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple workstreams effectively as part of a collaborative deal team. Candidates must be active members of the New York State Bar. Reed Smith offers a challenging work environment and a total compensation package that includes a competitive salary, flexible benefits program, tuition assistance, and generous 401(k) plan. Reed Smith is an Equal Opportunity Employer with Core Values of Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork & Respect, Innovation, and Impact. Reed Smith also provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with law, including in the application and interview process. $235,000 - $365,000. This represents the presently-anticipated low and high end of Reed Smith’s pay range for this position. Actual pay may vary based on various factors, including but not limited to location and experience. Benefits Include 4 01k Plan Medical Health Savings Account Virtual Health Dental Vision Accident Hospital indemnity Critical illness Life insurance Short term disability Long term disability Flexible Spending Accounts Lyra Health EAP Paid Family Leave College Savings Plan Transportation benefit Back-up Child Care College Coach Pet insurance Paid sick time Vacation time Excess Liability Insurance Additional information on our benefits can be found here : ref#L8122026 #J-18808-Ljbffr