Associate - Corporate/Private Equity (Senior)

Job Description
Make Big Deals Happen - Senior Associate, Corporate & Private Equity

Level up your legal career with a top-tier AmLaw 100 firm redefining what it means to practice at the highest level.


You'll want to keep reading if you're a deal-savvy attorney ready to lead, grow, and drive change.

Location Options: Dallas, Pittsburgh, Charlotte, New York, Chicago, San Francisco, or LA (Century City)

Salary: $355,000-$410,000 + bonuses

Work Style: Hybrid (because balance matters)

What You'll Do

You'll be at the center of private equity and M&A dealmaking.Working with founders, funds, and investors across the country. This isn't just another PE seat. You'll handle complex, high-stakes transactions like:

• Buyouts and roll-ups
• Independent sponsor deals
• Minority and mezzanine investments
• Fund formations for private equity, venture capital, and real estate players

You'll have the autonomy to lead, the resources to grow, and the backing of a national platform consistently ranked by PitchBook, Bloomberg, and others.

What You Bring

• 5-7 years of experience in PE/M&A deals
• You've led deals, not just papered them
• Clear communication, sharp judgment, and confidence with clients
• Bar admission (any U.S. state)
• A record of academic and professional excellence

Why This Firm

• A serious reputation, with a forward-thinking culture
• High-impact work with real career velocity
• Transparent comp + pro bono credit + performance rewards
• A long-term commitment to inclusion, purpose, and real flexibility

Let's Build Something Bigger

If you're ready to work with bold clients and even bolder colleagues, let's talk. This is where legal careers scale-and where impact happens.