Private Equity Associate 3-5 Years

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly skilled Private Equity Associate to join its team in New York. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in providing legal counsel and support to clients engaged in private equity transactions. This mid-level position requires 3 to 5 years of experience representing private equity sponsors in acquisitions, dispositions, and financings.

Duties

• Draft, review, and negotiate transactional documents, including purchase and shareholder agreements.
• Conduct 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 guidance on corporate transactions, governance matters, and securities regulations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for seamless transaction execution.
• Lead various transaction parts independently and manage deal processes.
• Supervise and support the development of junior colleagues.
• Monitor industry trends and legal developments in private equity law.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission in good standing to practice law in New York.
• Three to five years of experience in private equity transactions, preferably at a large law firm.
• Experience representing private equity and strategic investors.
• Understanding of corporate governance and securities compliance in private equity deals.
• Familiarity with legal AI tools and platforms for efficient transaction handling.
• Proficient in legal writing, negotiating terms, and performing detailed analyses.
• Able to self-manage priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Education

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to practice law in New York.

Skills

• Legal writing and negotiation.
• Analytical and research skills.
• Project management and leadership.
• Collaboration and communication.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Flexible work arrangements.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
125 Park Avenue, 25th floor
New York
New York
United States 10017
Phone : (212) 232-0277
Fax : (213) 895-7306