Associate - Corporate MampA/Private Equity

BCG Attorney Search; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Professional development

Wellness programs

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Boston, MA seeks a corporate associate with expertise in M&A and private equity to join its Boston office. The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of experience and will manage transaction workstreams from inception to closing, ensuring exceptional client service.

The role requires strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills, with bar admission in the practicing jurisdiction.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
• At least 4 years of private equity and M&A experience in a sophisticated law firm environment.
• Ability to manage substantial components of transactions from early stages to closing.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Must be barred in the jurisdiction where you will practice.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents and coordinate input across deal teams.
• Manage and execute due diligence, identifying and escalating issues as needed.
• Provide post-closing support for portfolio company matters, including acquisitions and financings.
• Drive and organize deal execution and closings, managing aggressive timelines.
• Collaborate with specialists to manage cross-functional workflows.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members, delegating tasks and providing feedback.

Skills

M&A experience

Private equity

Drafting

Negotiation

Client service

Mentoring juniors

Communication skills

Education

JD from accredited law school

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a corporate associate with expertise in M&A and private equity to join its Boston, MA office. The ideal candidate will have over four years of experience and will manage transaction workstreams from inception to closing, ensuring exceptional client service.

Duties

• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents and coordinate input across deal teams.
• Manage and execute due diligence, identifying and escalating issues as needed.
• Provide post-closing support for portfolio company matters, including acquisitions and financings.
• Drive and organize deal execution and closings, managing aggressive timelines.
• Collaborate with specialists to manage cross-functional workflows.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members, delegating tasks and providing feedback.

Requirements

• JD from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
• At least 4 years of private equity and M&A experience in a sophisticated law firm environment.
• Ability to manage substantial components of transactions from early stages to closing.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Must be barred in the jurisdiction where you will practice.

Education

• JD from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Bar admission in the practicing jurisdiction.

Skills

• Experience advising financial sponsors and strategic buyers/sellers in complex transactions.
• Ability to manage multiple matters in a deadline-driven environment.
• Interest in staying current on market practices and legal developments.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages.
• Top benefits and professional development programs.
• Industry-leading wellness initiatives.