Corporate Associate

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Junior to Senior Associate to join a leading Global Corporate Group in New York. This role involves working on complex private equity and M&A transactions, representing a diverse client base including private equity funds, institutional investors, family offices, alternative asset managers, and their portfolio companies. You will play a key role in high-value transactions across a range of sizes, with a focus on middle-market deals.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in leveraged buy-outs, add-on acquisitions, divestitures, growth investments, strategic joint ventures, and general corporate matters.
• Draft and negotiate complex M&A and private equity transaction documents and related investment agreements.
• Act as a key member of deal teams, managing transactions from due diligence through closing.
• Produce acquisition, equity, and related documents in a client-ready format.
• Collaborate with internal teams and clients to ensure seamless execution of transactions.

Qualifications

• 2–6 years of experience in private equity and M&A transactions from a reputable law firm
• JD from an accredited law school
• Strong drafting and negotiating skills for complex agreements.
• Experience managing key aspects of transactions, including due diligence and closing.
• Active membership in the New York State Bar.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range: $235,000 – $390,000 (based on class year).
• You’re not pigeonholed into only one side of the table. You’ll see sponsor deals, add-ons, divestitures, and ongoing company governance. PE shops value that breadth
• You’re not one of 100 PE associates. Senior partners actually know who you are, and your performance moves the needle. That matters for advancement and for building a sustainable book later.
• Flexible benefits program with generous 401(k) plan.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

If you are interested in this position, and you meet the requirements of the role, please click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Siobhan Murray for a confidential discussion.

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