Corporate Associate (M&A/PE) - BOS

plug-legal; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 260,000 - 365,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Top-tier benefits package

On-track partnership trajectory

Job summary

Plug-legal in Boston seeks a high-caliber Corporate Associate with 3+ years of experience in M&A and private equity. This is a prestigious opportunity to join an Am Law 100 firm, leading complex transactions for global funds and engaging in strategic counseling.

The role offers a hybrid working model, requiring office presence 60% of the time, with a competitive salary range of $260,000 - $365,000 plus bonuses and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of dedicated M&A and private equity transactional experience in a law firm.
• Proven track record in acquisitions, divestitures, and private equity fund matters.
• Must be admitted to practice or eligible for admission in Massachusetts.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support complex M&A transactions.
• Advise on full spectrum of private equity activity.
• Provide business and legal counsel to enterprises.
• Directly interface with global funds and sponsors.
• Deliver legal services as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Exceptional written and oral communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to articulate complex legal concepts

Education

JD or LLM from an ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Elevate your legal career by joining a powerhouse M&A and Private Equity team at the center of the Boston financial market. We are seeking a high-caliber Corporate Associate (3+ years) to join an Am Law 100 firm renowned for blending sophisticated legal strategy with practical business results. This is a premier on-track partnership opportunity to lead complex transactions for global funds, independent sponsors, and family offices within a firm celebrated for its entrepreneurial spirit and national reach.

About the Role

As a Corporate Associate in our Boston office, you will serve as a strategic advisor to commercial, financial, and industrial enterprises. You will navigate every phase of the private equity lifecycle—from fund formation and direct investments to portfolio management and high-stakes platform exits. This role is designed for a practitioner who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is ready to integrate into a robust national practice that values both independent initiative and seamless team collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Transactional Leadership: Lead and support complex M&A transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, mergers, and joint ventures.
• Private Equity Lifecycle: Advise on the full spectrum of PE activity, including fundraising, investment fund formation, and portfolio company management.
• Strategic Counseling: Provide practical business and legal counsel to public and private enterprises on diverse commercial and financial issues.
• Client Management: Interface directly with global commingled funds, independent sponsors, and visionary entrepreneurs to clarify goals and achieve results.
• Collaborative Execution: Deliver efficient legal services as a key member of a multidisciplinary team, ensuring the highest quality of client service on a national scale.

Requirements

• Experience: 3+ years of dedicated M&A and private equity transactional experience within a reputable law firm environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Proven track record handling acquisitions, divestitures, and private equity fund matters for financial institutions.
• Bar Admission: Must be admitted to practice, or eligible for admission, in Massachusetts.
• Academic Background: JD or LLM from an ABA-accredited law school with strong academic credentials and excellent critical reasoning skills.
• Skills: Exceptional written and oral communication skills, extreme attention to detail, and the ability to articulate complex legal concepts to sophisticated business leaders.

Why This Opportunity?

• Am Law 100 Prestige: Join a premier global firm of over 600 attorneys recognized for navigating the world’s most pivotal deals and disputes.
• Partnership Track: This position is specifically designated for associates dedicated to professional development consistent with an on-track partnership trajectory.
• National Impact: While based in Boston, you will be part of a robust national practice, working on high-profile transactions across North America and beyond.
• Elite Compensation: Competitive salary range of $260,000 – $365,000 , plus bonus eligibility and a comprehensive, top-tier benefits package.

Location / Working Model

Working Model: Our firm values the mentorship and synergy of in-person connection; this role follows a modern hybrid model, requiring an office presence approximately 60% of the time .