Corporate and Private Equity Partner

BCG Attorney Search; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collegial environment

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a Corporate and Private Equity Partner in Charlotte, NC with 8–15 years of sophisticated transactional experience. The ideal candidate represents private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, and founders in exit transactions, and collaborates across practice groups.

The role offers a collegial, collaborative environment with broad client interaction and leadership responsibilities within a top-tier law firm setting.

Qualifications

• Significant M&A and private equity experience in a law firm or comparable environment.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and client counseling skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple transactions and work in a team-oriented setting.

Responsibilities

• Represent private equity funds, portfolio companies, and corporate clients in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other strategic transactions.
• Draft, negotiate, and manage purchase agreements, LLC agreements, and related transaction documents.
• Conduct and supervise due diligence reviews and coordinate transaction closings.
• Advise clients on corporate governance matters, ownership structures, and ongoing business operations.
• Work directly with clients, investment professionals, lenders, accountants, and opposing counsel throughout the transaction lifecycle.
• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple practice groups to provide comprehensive legal solutions to clients.

Skills

M&A Transactions

Private Equity

Corporate Governance

Drafting & Negotiation

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Corporate and Private Equity Partner with 8-15 years of sophisticated transactional experience to join its team in Charlotte, NC. The ideal candidate will have significant experience representing private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, and strategic buyers, as well as founders in exit transactions. This role offers the opportunity to work in a collegial, collaborative environment.

Duties

• Represent private equity funds, portfolio companies, and corporate clients in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other strategic transactions.
• Draft, negotiate, and manage purchase agreements, LLC agreements, and related transaction documents.
• Conduct and supervise due diligence reviews and coordinate transaction closings.
• Advise clients on corporate governance matters, ownership structures, and ongoing business operations.
• Work directly with clients, investment professionals, lenders, accountants, and opposing counsel throughout the transaction lifecycle.
• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple practice groups to provide comprehensive legal solutions to clients.

Requirements

• 6-15 years of meaningful corporate and transactional experience at a law firm or comparable legal environment.
• Significant experience handling M&A transactions and private equity investments.
• Experience representing sponsors, portfolio companies, founders, management teams, or strategic buyers.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and client counseling skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple transactions and work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Excellent academic credentials and written and verbal communication skills.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

Admitted and in good standing in the state where they practice.

Skills

• High emotional intelligence and ability to work in a collaborative environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a collegial, collaborative environment.