Private Equity Attorney

Profile

Job Title: Private Equity Attorney

Job Location: San Francisco, CA

Job Overview: A distinguished law firm in San Francisco is seeking a Private Equity Attorney with 4-5 years of experience in private equity, mergers, and acquisitions. The candidate will play a key role in supporting private equity fund clients and their portfolio companies. This position is ideal for a professional with strong business judgment, who thrives in a collaborative and fast-paced environment and is looking to contribute to complex transactional projects.

Duties:

• Lead the drafting and negotiation of purchase and merger agreements.
• Draft and review LLC, LP, and other ancillary transaction documents.
• Support private equity fund clients and portfolio companies in day-to-day legal matters.
• Act as a strategic extension of client business teams.
• Collaborate closely with internal and external teams in a dynamic work environment.
• Ensure transactions are executed efficiently while maintaining high attention to detail.

Requirements:

• 4-5 years of experience in private equity and mergers and acquisitions.
• Experience with drafting and negotiating legal agreements such as purchase and merger agreements, LLC, LP agreements, and related documents.
• Prior experience in a large law firm environment, particularly with private equity sponsors.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Strong business judgment and strategic thinking skills.

Education:

• A Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school with excellent academic credentials.

Certifications:

• Active Bar membership in the state of California (or the ability to obtain membership promptly).

Skills:

• Excellent drafting, writing, and analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Exceptional verbal and interpersonal communication abilities.
• Strong project management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Job Location:

• San Francisco, CA

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings account (with the applicable medical plan).
• Pre-tax commuter benefits and flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care.
• Firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Generous vacation (four weeks per year), sick time (two weeks per year), and 10 paid holidays.
• Generous parental leave and fertility benefits.
• Access to backup care services for children and adults.
• Opportunity to attend a detailed orientation covering the full range of benefits and resources.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
1750 Montgomery St Fl 1
San Francisco
California
United States 94111
Phone : (415) 464 6897
Fax : (213) 895-7306