Private Equity Associate

Job Description⚖️ Position: Corporate Private Equity Associate\n Location: New York City, NY\n Experience: 4–6 years of experience\n Compensation: $310,000–$390,000 annually\n\nA nationally recognized AmLaw 50 law firm is seeking a Mid-Level Corporate Associate Attorney to join its nationwide Private Equity team.\n\nThis position offers the opportunity to represent private equity funds, independent sponsors, family offices, and portfolio companies in sophisticated transactions across the U.S. and internationally.\n\nThe practice handles a broad range of private equity matters, including mergers and acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations, growth and other financings, corporate formations, joint ventures, and strategic alliances. The team also works alongside industry-specific practices covering Aerospace & Defense, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Food & Beverage, Renewable Energy, Communications, FinTech, AI, and Entertainment.\n\nWhat You’ll Work On\n\n\n Drafting and negotiating transaction agreements and related documents\n Managing transaction processes and closings\n Advising clients on private equity transactions\n Working on mergers and acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, and recapitalizations\n Handling growth financings, corporate formations, joint ventures, and strategic alliances\n Conducting factual and legal research and analysis\n Communicating with clients and supervising attorneys\n Working with and overseeing junior team members\n\n\nWhat They’re Looking For\n\n\n 4–6 years of private equity transaction experience\n Experience handling various types and structures of transactions\n Strong oral and written communication skills\n Excellent organization and project management abilities\n Ability to manage deadlines and work effectively under pressure\n Strong teamwork and client communication skills\n Excellent academic credentials\n Admission to the bar in New York, or preparation to obtain admission through reciprocity\n\n\nCompensation\n\nThe annual salary range for this position is $310,000–$390,000.\n\n Interested in exploring this opportunity? Submit your application through LinkedIn or reach out directly for more information about this Mid-Level Corporate Associate position.