Private Equity Transactions Associate (3–5 Years)

A leading global law firm is seeking a highly skilled, self-driven mid-level associate to join its private equity transactions practice in San Francisco. The role centers on counseling private equity sponsors and strategic investors across acquisitions, dispositions, and financings.

The associate will take meaningful ownership of deal work — drafting, reviewing, and negotiating purchase agreements, shareholder agreements, and financing documents; conducting due diligence; advising on regulatory compliance; and assisting with fund structuring and formation. The position also involves guidance on corporate governance and securities matters, close collaboration with cross-functional teams, and independent leadership of significant transaction components.

Candidates should be comfortable managing deal processes in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, supervising and developing junior colleagues, and staying current on legal developments and best practices in private equity law.

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
• Admission in good standing to the California bar
• 3–5 years of legal experience in private equity transactions, ideally at a large law firm
• Representation of private equity and strategic investors across acquisitions, dispositions, and financings
• Strong grasp of corporate governance and securities compliance in private equity deals
• Familiarity with legal AI tools and platforms for handling corporate transactions efficiently
• Excellent legal writing, negotiation, and analytical skills
• Proven ability to self-manage priorities and thrive under tight deadlines