M&A & Private Equity Associate

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 310,000 - 435,000; Full time

Job summary

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP in New York is seeking a fourth–to–eighth year M&A/PE associate with substantial big law experience. You will handle acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures for private equity funds, institutional investors, and strategic clients, including leading transactions and drafting definitive agreements.

NY Bar admission is required. The firm emphasizes a respectful, inclusive culture aligned with its Human, Bold, and Outstanding values.

Qualifications

• Must have significant M&A/PE transaction experience in a big law environment.
• Experience leading transactions, drafting definitive agreements and managing all deal aspects.

Responsibilities

• Work on acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures.
• Lead transactions and coordinate across deal teams.
• Draft and negotiate definitive agreements and related documents.

Skills

M&A experience

PE experience

Big law experience

Drafting definitive agreements

Education

New York Bar admission

Job description

Overview

• The role involves working on acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures for private equity funds, institutional investors, and strategic companies.
• Candidates should have prior big law experience, including leading transactions, drafting definitive agreements, and managing all aspects of a deal.

Posting details

The Opportunity

Our New York office is looking to hire a fourth – eighth year M&A/PE associate with big law experience. The role involves working on acquisitions, divestitures and joint ventures for private equity funds, institutional investors and strategic companies. Ideal candidates should have experience leading transactions, drafting definitive agreements, and managing all aspects of a deal. Applicants must be admitted to the New York Bar.

We are committed to attracting the most talented people and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values – Human, Bold, and Outstanding.

Compensation

Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience and salary range is $310,000 – $435,000.

Team

Corporate

Working Pattern

Full time

Location

New York

Contract type

Permanent Contract

We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values—Human, Bold, and Outstanding.

HerbertSmithFreehillsKramerisanequalopportunityemployer.Thefirmiscommittedtocreatingandmaintainingaworkplaceinwhichallemployeeshaveanopportunitytoparticipateandcontributetothesuccessofthebusinessandarevaluedfortheirskills,experience,anduniqueperspectives.Thefirmdoesnotdiscriminateonthebasisofrace,color,creed,religion,sex,nationalorigin,veteranstatus,mentalorphysicalhandicapordisability,age,citizenshipstatus,alienage,ancestry,maritalstatus,sexualorientation,genderidentity,orexpressionoranyothercriteriaprohibitedunderapplicablefederal,stateorlocallaw.