Lateral Associate – Asset Management (NY)

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher; Northern, New York (KY, NY); Hybrid; USD 310,000 - 435,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Parental leave

Life insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher seeks mid-level to senior associates (2018–2022) to join our M&A, Private Equity and Investment Funds teams with asset manager focus.

Ideal candidates will handle asset manager M&A, GP stakes transactions and related corporate matters, drafting transaction documents and managing deals with autonomy.

Qualifications

• Significant M&A experience handling transactions.
• Strong understanding of corporate law and market terms.
• Experience drafting transaction documents and managing deals.
• Asset manager M&A / GP stakes experience a plus; willing to retool.

Responsibilities

• Advise asset managers, sponsors, GP stakes funds and institutions on acquisitions and dispositions of asset management businesses.
• Counsel on minority and GP stakes investments, seed investments and revenue-share agreements.
• Structure strategic partnerships, JVs and other complex transactions; support general corporate matters.
• Direct client contact with entrepreneurial oversight and independent matter management.

Skills

M&A experience

Private equity

Deal management

Autonomy

Education

J.D. or equivalent

Job description

We are seeking mid-level to senior associates in law school class years 2018 to 2022 to join our M&A, Private Equity and Investment Funds teams, with a focus on asset manager M&A, GP stakes, seed investments and similar transactions. Associates will be expected to advise asset managers, sponsors, GP stakes funds and institutional investors in connection with acquisitions and dispositions of asset management businesses, minority and GP stakes investments, seed and revenue-share arrangements, strategic partnerships, joint ventures and other similar transactions, as well as general corporate matters. Candidates must have 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. Prior experience with asset manager M&A and GP stakes transactions are a plus but not required; candidates with a strong M&A and/or private equity background who are interested in retooling toward this space are encouraged to apply. Driven personality, business development-oriented mindset, and ability to take on a high level of responsibility and work with autonomy are key. The role is expected to have significant direct client contact and will offer a great opportunity for entrepreneurial associates to develop relationships with clients and manage matters with a high degree of independence.

The annual compensation range for this position is between $310,000 and $435,000. The salary offered within this range will depend upon qualifications and other operational considerations. Benefits offered for this position include health care; retirement benefits; paid days off, including sick time, and vacation time; parental leave; basic life insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts; as well as discretionary, performance-based bonuses.

Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all partners, employees and applicants and, in accordance with the applicable federal and state laws, does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, color, religion, matriculation or political affiliation, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, ancestry, age, marital status or partnership status, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, personal appearance, genetic information, predisposing genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking and sex offenses, arrest or conviction record, or on any other basis prohibited by law.