Corporate and Private Equity Partner

BCG Attorney Search; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 350,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collegial, collaborative environment

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Washington, DC seeks a Corporate and Private Equity Partner with 8-15 years of sophisticated transactional experience to join its team. The ideal candidate will represent private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, and strategic buyers, as well as founders in exits, and will thrive in a collegial, collaborative environment.

You will lead complex mergers and acquisitions, draft and negotiate core transaction documents, supervise due diligence, advise on governance, and

Qualifications

• 6-15 years of corporate and transactional experience.
• Experience handling M&A and private equity investments.
• Experience representing sponsors, portfolio companies, founders, management, or buyers.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and client counseling skills.
• Ability to manage multiple transactions in a team environment.
• Excellent academic credentials and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent PE funds, portfolio companies, and corporate clients in M&A and strategic transactions.
• Draft, negotiate, and manage purchase agreements and related documents.
• Conduct and supervise due diligence and coordinate closings.
• Advise on corporate governance, ownership structures, and ongoing operations.
• Work with clients, investors, lenders, accountants, and opposing counsel throughout deals.
• Collaborate with attorneys across practice groups to provide comprehensive solutions.

Skills

M&A experience

Corporate law

Drafting contracts

Due diligence

Communication skills

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 Washington, DC. 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 analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a collegial, collaborative environment.