M&A Private Equity Associate: High-Impact Deal Maker

White & Case LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 310,000 - 390,000; Full time

Job summary

White & Case LLP in New York seeks a midlevel Associate with private equity experience to join the M&A Corporate/PE group. You will advise sponsors and their portfolio companies on mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, JVs and restructurings, drafting and negotiating transaction documents and providing strategic legal guidance.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years of PE experience, a JD from an accredited law school, admission to the New York bar, and outstanding drafting, writing, and analytical

Qualifications

• 4+ years of predominantly private equity experience.
• A Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to the New York bar (or ability to become admitted) and in good standing.
• Excellent drafting, writing and analytical skills.
• Strong time management and client service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Represent private equity sponsors in M&A transactions and related deals.
• Draft and negotiate complex transaction documents.
• Supervise and train junior associates on transactions.
• Manage deal execution from inception to closing.
• Provide strategic legal advice to sponsors and portfolio companies.
• Collaborate with internal teams and clients to ensure smooth transaction processes.

Skills

Private equity experience

Drafting & negotiations

Client service

Attention to detail

Project management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

White & Case LLP in New York seeks a midlevel Associate with private equity experience to join the M&A Corporate/PE group. You will advise sponsors and their portfolio companies on mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, JVs and restructurings, drafting and negotiating transaction documents and providing strategic legal guidance.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years of PE experience, a JD from an accredited law school, admission to the New York bar, and outstanding drafting, writing, and analytical