Private Equity Attorney

Direct Counsel is working with a leading global law firm who is seeking a talented and experienced attorney to join their dynamic Private Equity and M&A team. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with 4-5 years of experience in private equity and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) to contribute to cutting-edge transactions in a collaborative and innovative environment.

Responsibilities:

• Drafting and negotiating purchase and merger agreements, LLC and LP agreements, and other ancillary transaction documents.
• Meeting day-to-day requirements of private equity fund and portfolio company clients.
• Providing excellent legal counsel with a focus on business and strategic judgment.
• Playing a lead role as an extension of client business teams in a team-oriented environment.

Requirements:

• 4-5 years of legal experience in private equity and M&A.
• Excellent drafting, writing, and analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational, verbal, interpersonal, and project management skills.
• Prior large firm experience working with private equity sponsors.
• Good business and strategic judgment.

Compensation:

The expected annual pay range for this position is $310,000 - $365,000. The final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience, and the candidate's skillset.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Health savings account (with applicable medical plan)
• Health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Life insurance and AD&D
• Long-term care coverage
• Backup care for children and/or adults
• Parental support benefits, including generous parental leave and fertility benefits
• Vacation time accrual at the rate of four weeks per year
• Sick time accrual at the rate of two weeks per year
• 10 paid holidays each year