Corporate - Private Equity

Job Summary:

A leading global law firm, is seeking a highly skilled and self-driven Private Equity Associate to join our dynamic team. As a Private Equity Associate, you can expect to play a crucial role in providing legal counsel and support to our clients engaged in private equity transactions.


We are seeking a mid-level associate (3 - 5 years) with a large degree of proven experience representing private equity sponsors in connection with acquisitions, dispositions, and financings. This position will be in our San Francisco office.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Associates in this position, will be expected to:

• Draft, review, and negotiate transactional documents, including purchase agreements, shareholder agreements, and financing documents;
• Conduct thorough due diligence and research on potential investment opportunities;
• Advise clients on regulatory compliance issues related to private equity transactions;
• Assist in structuring and forming private equity funds;
• Provide ongoing guidance on client's corporate transactions, corporate governance matters, and securities regulations;
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the seamless execution of transactions;
• Lead various parts of transactions independently and manage deal processes;
• Supervise and support the professional development of junior colleagues; and
• Monitor industry trends, legal developments, and best practices in private equity law.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission in good standing to practice law in the state of California.
• Three to five years of legal experience working on private equity transactions, preferably at a large law firm.
• Experience representing private equity and strategic investors.
• Extensive understanding of corporate governance and securities compliance in private equity deals.
• Practical experience with and familiarity with legal AI tools and platforms to efficiently handle corporate transactions.
• Well-versed in legal writing, negotiating terms and performing detailed analyses.
• Able to self-manage priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.