M&A/Private Equity Associate

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is seeking an experienced attorney to advise corporate clients and private equity funds on acquisitions, dispositions, minority investments, and similar transactions, alongside general corporate matters.

The candidate should possess significant M&A experience, strong corporate law understanding, and proven ability to draft transaction documents and manage complex deals with direct client contact.

Qualifications

• Significant experience handling M&A transactions.
• Strong understanding of corporate law and market terms.
• Experience drafting transaction documents and managing deals.

Responsibilities

• Advise corporate clients and private equity funds on acquisitions, dispositions, minority investments, and related transactions.
• Draft and negotiate transaction documents; manage deal processes with direct client contact.

Skills

M&A experience

Corporate law knowledge

Deal management

Business development

Autonomous work

Client relationships

Job description

Overview

• The role involves advising corporate clients and private equity funds on acquisitions, dispositions, minority investments, and other similar transactions, alongside general corporate matters.
• Candidates must possess significant experience handling M&A transactions, a strong understanding of corporate law and market terms, and substantial experience in drafting transaction documents and effective deal management.
• The position requires a driven personality, a business development-oriented mindset, and the ability to take on high levels of responsibility and work autonomously, with significant direct client contact.