Corporate M&A/Private Equity Associate

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP in Los Angeles seeks a transactional attorney with substantial M&A experience to advise corporate clients and private equity funds on acquisitions, dispositions and related matters.

The role involves drafting transaction documents, deal management and significant direct client contact, requiring an entrepreneurial mindset and ability to work independently with high professional standards.

Qualifications

• Requires substantial M&A experience and a good understanding of corporate law and market terms.
• Significant experience drafting transaction documents and effective deal management.
• Direct client contact and development of client relationships with independence and entrepreneurial mindset.

Responsibilities

• Advise corporate clients and private equity funds on acquisitions, dispositions, minority investments, and related corporate matters.
• Draft and negotiate transaction documents; manage deal workflows and timelines.
• Maintain direct client relationships and contribute to business development and deal strategy.

Job description

Overview

• Advising corporate clients and private equity funds on acquisitions, dispositions, minority investments, other similar transactions, and general corporate matters.
• Requires significant experience handling M&A transactions, a good understanding of corporate law and market terms, and substantial experience in drafting transaction documents and effective deal management.
• The role involves significant direct client contact, offering entrepreneurial associates the opportunity to develop client relationships and manage matters with a high degree of independence; a driven personality and business development-oriented mindset are key.