Associate - Private Equity

Norm; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 270,000 - 410,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Health, dental, vision

Unlimited paid time off

Free lunch in office daily

Employee referral bonus program

Job summary

Norm Law in New York City is seeking an Associate in our Private Equity practice who will use AI-assisted workflows to draft and review deal documents, perform rapid diligence, and help execute closings. You will collaborate with partners, clients, and tech teams to deliver precise, data-driven legal services.

The role requires a JD with active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction and 3–6 years of private equity experience.

Qualifications

• JD; active bar admission in at least one US jurisdiction.
• 3-6 years of experience in private equity transactions.
• Strong drafting and communication skills; meticulous attention to detail.
• Interest in applying technology to enhance traditional deal workflows.
• No prior AI or technical experience required.

Responsibilities

• Document Drafting & Review: Use AI agents to generate and redline offering memoranda, purchase agreements, board materials, and filings.
• Due Diligence: Conduct rapid document reviews and generate client memos on complex materials.
• Deal Execution: Integrate AI into workflow management, signing and closing checklists.
• Client Advisory: Demonstrate AI-assisted workflows to improve accuracy and deal velocity.
• Collaboration with Tech: Work with technology teams to increase efficiency of the deal process.

Skills

Drafting & communication

Attention to detail

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

About Norm

Norm builds AI-native professional services firms and the technology that powers them. Our mission is to help expert professionals deliver better work at greater scale.

Developing the technology and the firms together lets us rethink how work gets done, how teams operate and what clients can expect. Professional judgment and experience guide what we build, while advances in the technology expand what our firms can deliver. Our shared agentic platform connects that progress across teams and services.

Founded in 2023, Norm brings together experts across engineering, research, product, design and professional practice. Our legal and compliance platform serves institutions representing more than $35 trillion in combined assets under management.

Norm also powers Norm Law, LLP, an affiliated AI-native law firm whose attorneys advise leading institutions on complex corporate matters.

AI Fluency

Norm prefers all team members to be fluent in AI. Successful candidates actively use AI in their day-to-day work to support thinking, creation, and problem-solving. They use it to improve the quality and speed of their work and to continuously refine how work gets done end-to-end.

Candidates should be prepared to demonstrate and discuss their AI usage throughout the interview process, including concrete examples of tools, workflows, and outcomes. We look for practical, hands-on experience, not theoretical familiarity.

This Role

As an Associate in our Private Equity group, you will work on high-impact deals while using AI agents to streamline the drafting, diligence, and execution process. You'll collaborate closely with partners, clients, and technology teams to deliver efficient, precise, and data-driven legal services.

Our practice embraces the use of AI to reduce administrative burden and increase your ability to focus on strategic legal judgment and client engagement.

Note: This position is for a full-time attorney role at Norm Law

What You'll Do

• Document Drafting & Review: Leverage AI agents to generate, compare, and redline offering memoranda, purchase agreements, board materials, disclosure documents, and regulatory filings.

• Due Diligence: Use AI tools to conduct rapid document reviews, identify key terms in documents, and generate client-facing memos of complex due diligence materials.

• Deal Execution: Integrate AI agents into workflow management, signing and closing checklists, and coordination with counterparties.

• Client Advisory: Partner with clients to demonstrate how AI-assisted workflows improve accuracy, transparency, and deal velocity.

• Collaboration with Tech: Work closely with the technology teams to continue to make the deal process even more efficient using AI.

What We're Looking For

Core Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD); active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

• 3-6 years of experience in private equity transactions.

• Strong drafting and communication skills; meticulous attention to detail.

• Interest in applying technology to enhance traditional deal workflows.

• No prior AI or technical experience required.

What Success Looks Like

• 30 Days: Learn firm AI platforms; begin supporting deal teams using AI-enabled review and drafting.

• 60 Days: Independently manage discrete components of deals with AI support.

• 90 Days: Lead AI-augmented workstreams in live transactions, improving efficiency and accuracy in document management and closing processes.

Compensation and Benefits

Base Salary: $270,000 to $410,000 per year

The range displayed in this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salary for this position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Benefits: 401(k) with employer match, health, dental, vision coverage, unlimited paid time off, free lunch in office daily, employee referral bonus program

Work Location

Location: New York City

Work model: Hybrid

In-office expectation: 4-5 days per week

To learn more about Norm, visit our website.