Associate - Corporate/Private Equity (Senior)

Advocates Legal Recruiting; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocates Legal Recruiting in Dallas, TX seeks an Associate with senior-level PE/MA experience to lead complex transactions. You will work on buyouts, roll-ups, minority and mezzanine investments, and fund formations for PE, VC, and real estate clients.

The role requires 5–7 years of PE/M&A experience, demonstrated deal leadership, and strong client communication. Bar admission in any U.S. state is required, with a track record of academic and professional excellence.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in PE/M&A deals.
• You've led deals, not just papered them.
• Clear communication, sharp judgment, and confidence with clients.
• Bar admission (any U.S. state)
• A record of academic and professional excellence.

Responsibilities

• Buyouts and roll-ups.
• Minority and mezzanine investments.
• Fund formations for private equity, venture capital, and real estate players.

Skills

PE/MA deals

Deal leadership

Client communication

Bar admission

Job description

Associate - Corporate/Private Equity (Senior)

Dallas, United States | Posted on 07/24/2026

Level up your legal career with a top-tier AmLaw 100 firm redefining what it means to practice at the highest level.

You’ll want to keep reading if you’re a deal-savvy attorney ready to lead, grow, and drive change.

Location Options: Dallas, Pittsburgh, Charlotte, New York, Chicago, San Francisco, or LA (Century City)

Work Style: Hybrid (because balance matters)

What You’ll Do

You’ll be at the center of private equity and M&A dealmaking. Working with founders, funds, and investors across the country. This isn’t just another PE seat. You’ll handle complex, high-stakes transactions like:

• Buyouts and roll-ups
• Minority and mezzanine investments
• Fund formations for private equity, venture capital, and real estate players

You’ll have the autonomy to lead, the resources to grow, and the backing of a national platform consistently ranked by PitchBook, Bloomberg, and others.

What You Bring

• 5–7 years of experience in PE/M&A deals
• You’ve led deals, not just papered them
• Clear communication, sharp judgment, and confidence with clients
• Bar admission (any U.S. state)
• A record of academic and professional excellence

Why This Firm

• A serious reputation, with a forward-thinking culture
• High-impact work with real career velocity
• A long-term commitment to inclusion, purpose, and real flexibility

Let’s Build Something Bigger

If you’re ready to work with bold clients and even bolder colleagues, let’s talk. This is where legal careers scale—and where impact happens.