Associate

Mid-Level Corporate Associate — Private Equity, Washington, D.C.

  • LocationWashington, District of Columbia
  • Work typeOn-site
  • Experience4–6 PQE
  • Compensation$310k–$390k
  • PracticeCorporate

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Mid-level associate opportunity on a national private equity team, based in the Washington, D.C. office with possible opportunities across other U.S. offices. The role focuses on buyouts, recapitalizations, M&A and related transactional work for private equity funds, independent sponsors, family offices and portfolio companies across industry verticals.

The team offers significant transaction exposure, client-facing responsibility and collaborative training from senior lawyers. Typical duties include drafting and negotiating transaction documents, managing closings, conducting legal and factual research, and supervising more junior team members.

  • 4–6 years private equity / transactional experience
  • Strong drafting and negotiation skills on M&A and buyout documents
  • Ability to manage transactions, meet deadlines and supervise junior attorneys
  • Excellent research, writing and oral communication skills
  • Exceptional organization and project management abilities
  • Good academic credentials; admission or eligibility for admission to the D.C. bar (or reciprocity) as required
  • Application materials requested: resume, cover letter, deal sheet and law school transcript

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