Private Equity M&A Associate

Location: Washington, DC

Employment: Full-time

Experience: 4-7 years

A leading Law firm is seeking a Mid-Level / Senior Associate with 4-7 years of experience to join its Private Equity practice. This role offers exposure to sophisticated transactions, meaningful deal responsibility, and opportunities to strengthen client relationships and commercial judgment.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on private equity transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and leveraged recapitalizations.
• Work on growth equity, venture capital investments, portfolio company exits, and equity compensation matters.
• Manage transaction workstreams and coordinate with clients, counsel, and deal teams.
• Support deal execution from due diligence through negotiation and closing.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of corporate, M&A, or private equity experience.
• Strong transactional, analytical, drafting, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage deal components independently and work effectively in teams.
• Excellent academic credentials and comparable law firm experience.
• Relevant bar admission or eligibility for prompt admission.
• Deal sheet demonstrating relevant transactional experience.

Compensation: $250,000-$420,000 annual base salary, depending on class year, subject to flex-time adjustments.

The firm offers sophisticated deal experience, greater transaction ownership, and opportunities to develop client-facing skills and advance your private equity career.

To apply, submit your resume.