Corporate M&A and Private Equity Associate

BCG Attorney Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a mid-level Corporate M&A and Private Equity Associate in New York. The role covers mergers, acquisitions, spin-offs, divestitures, joint ventures, buyouts, and portfolio company transactions.

Responsibilities include leading drafting and negotiations, advising on co-investments, and handling complex transactions with a team-oriented approach and mentorship opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of large law firm experience in M&A and/or private equity transactions.
• Experience on both strategic and sponsor sides preferred.
• Strong candidates with a focus in either area will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Engage in public and private mergers and acquisitions.
• Participate in spin-offs, divestitures, and joint ventures.
• Handle buyouts and take-private transactions.
• Conduct co-investments and portfolio company acquisitions and dispositions.

Skills

Drafting & negotiation

Teamwork

Client interaction

Education

Admitted to practice law in New York

Job description

A law firm seeks a mid-level Corporate M&A and Private Equity Associate for its New York office. The role involves working on a wide range of corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, spin-offs, divestitures, joint ventures, buyouts, and portfolio company acquisitions.

Duties

• Engage in public and private mergers and acquisitions.
• Participate in spin-offs, divestitures, and joint ventures.
• Handle buyouts and take-private transactions.
• Conduct co-investments and portfolio company acquisitions and dispositions.

Requirements

• 3-6 years of large law firm experience in M&A and/or private equity transactions.
• Experience on both strategic and sponsor sides preferred.
• Strong candidates with a focus in either area will be considered.

Education

• Superior academic background required.

Certifications

• Admitted to practice law in New York.

Skills

• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
• Desire for teamwork and significant responsibility.
• Strong client interaction abilities.
• Retirement savings plan.

Associates say that this Vault 20 law firm offers consistently substantive work across all levels of seniority and a collegial atmosphere. The prestigious firm, which has offices located across the country, provides valuable training and abundant mentorship opportunities to its associates, as well as a partner-track atmosphere that strives for high associate retention. Associates also praise the firm for its generous pro-bono and face-time policies.