Job Description
Midlevel Private Equity Associate
Locations: Charleston, SC | Charlotte, NC | Pittsburgh, PA | Raleigh, NC
Compensation: $235,000 – $360,000 per year, based on experience
Direct Counsel is representing an Am Law 100 firm seeking a Midlevel Private Equity Associate with 4–6 years of relevant experience. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the corporate aspects of private equity transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, and the ongoing operations of portfolio companies.
This role provides an opportunity to work with a range of national and international clients and collaborate with attorneys across the firm’s global platform. Candidates should be flexible, collaborative, and ready to step into a practice where they can grow in responsibility and client contact.
Key Responsibilities:
Advise private equity clients on the structuring, negotiation, and execution of mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures
Support legal aspects of the operations of portfolio companies, including governance and compliance
Draft and negotiate purchase agreements, operating/shareholder agreements, and related corporate documentation
Conduct due diligence and coordinate deal closings
Collaborate with colleagues across various practice areas and offices
Qualifications:
4–6 years of experience in private equity and corporate transactional work
Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
Strong understanding of deal structures, portfolio company management, and transaction processes
Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills
Strong academic credentials and communication skills
Bar admission in good standing (or eligibility to waive in) for one of the listed jurisdictions
Willingness and ability to work flexible hours across time zones
Why Join:
Join a highly respected private equity practice with global reach
Work with a diverse, sophisticated client base
Receive mentorship and opportunities for accelerated responsibility
Be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking legal team
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