Associate / Attorney - Corporate M&A Private Equity

Watts & Associates Recruitment; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 225,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Hybrid work model

Pro bono credit

Job summary

Watts & Associates seeks a mid level Corporate M&A Private Equity Associate for its New York office on a hybrid basis. You will gain access to sophisticated private equity and M&A matters for major clients, with meaningful responsibility from day one.

You will work with partners across offices, manage due diligence, draft core documents, and build long-term client relationships while benefitting from mentorship and a flexible hybrid environment.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in corporate transactions at a sophisticated law firm.
• Meaningful experience working on private equity transactions or sponsor-side M&A.
• Admission to the New York bar or eligible to waive in promptly.
• Solid academic credentials from a recognized law school.
• Ability to work in the New York office on a hybrid schedule of 3 days in office.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support mergers and acquisitions and private equity transactions across the full deal lifecycle.
• Draft, review and negotiate core transaction documents and ancillary agreements for complex corporate deals.
• Manage due diligence workstreams and coordinate inputs from subject matter specialists and cross office teams.
• Interface directly with clients on commercial issues, timelines and execution steps under partner supervision.
• Collaborate closely with partners to take increasing ownership of matters and develop long term client relationships.

Skills

Corporate transactions

Private equity

New York bar admission

Academic credentials

Hybrid schedule

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Watts & Associates is working discreetly with a well established Am Law ranked full service firm with recognized corporate strength seeking a mid level Corporate M&A Private Equity Associate to join its New York office on a hybrid basis.

This practice offers direct access to sophisticated private equity and M&A transactions for major corporate and financial sponsor clients, with meaningful responsibility from day one. You will work closely with commercially focused partners across offices, gain early client exposure, and build a credible platform for long term advancement within a nationally recognized corporate team.

Company Highlights

• Benefit from an Am Law ranked, nationally recognized platform with strong performance in Corporate M&A and related areas
• Engage in sophisticated private equity and M&A matters for major corporates and financial sponsors across key industries
• Access a national and international platform with coordinated teams across major US markets and key overseas offices
• Work in a collaborative culture that emphasizes partner accessibility, hands on mentorship, and early client interaction
• Leverage structured training, pro bono credit and flexible hybrid working to support sustainable long term career growth

The Role

• Lead and support mergers and acquisitions and private equity transactions across the full deal lifecycle
• Draft, review and negotiate core transaction documents and ancillary agreements for complex corporate deals
• Manage due diligence workstreams and coordinate inputs from subject matter specialists and cross office teams
• Interface directly with clients on commercial issues, timelines and execution steps under partner supervision
• Collaborate closely with partners to take increasing ownership of matters and develop long term client relationships

Ideal Candidate Profile

The firm is seeking a mid level Corporate M&A Private Equity Associate with:

• At least 2 years of experience in corporate transactions at a sophisticated law firm
• Meaningful experience working on private equity transactions or sponsor side M&A
• Admission to the New York bar or eligibility to waive in promptly
• Solid academic credentials from a recognized law school
• Ability to work in the New York office on a hybrid schedule of 3 days in office
• $225,000 to $420,000 base salary, depending on experience
• Discretionary performance based bonus on top of base salary
• Comprehensive benefits package consistent with leading Am Law firms
• Hybrid working model with 3 days per week in office
• Pro bono hours counted toward billable expectations, supporting meaningful impact work

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