M&A / Private Equity Associate — Washington, DC

Watts & Associates Recruitment; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 310,000 - 390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan (401(k))

Paid time off

Parental benefits

Professional-development (CLE)

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

Watts & Associates Recruitment is partnered with a highly regarded Am Law 100 national law firm to hire a M&A/Private Equity Associate in Washington, DC. The role offers sophisticated private-equity and M&A transactions for sponsors, portfolio companies and strategic buyers, with direct access to partners and high-value matters.

Candidates should have approximately 4–6 years of substantive private equity and M&A experience, strong drafting and communication skills, and be admitted or

Qualifications

• Approximately 4–6 years of substantive private equity and M&A experience.
• Experience handling private-equity and M&A transactions for sophisticated clients.
• Strong drafting, analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams, meet demanding deadlines and communicate effectively with clients and colleagues.
• Strong academic credentials and experience in a sophisticated law-firm environment.
• Admission in the relevant office jurisdiction, or eligibility to waive in promptly, is required.

Responsibilities

• Advise private-equity sponsors, portfolio companies and strategic buyers on acquisitions, dispositions and investments.
• Draft and negotiate purchase agreements, equity documents, governance arrangements and ancillary transaction materials.
• Manage due diligence, signing and closing processes and coordinate specialist workstreams.
• Work directly with partners and clients on sophisticated domestic and cross-border transactions.
• Coordinate with attorneys and professionals across related practice areas and offices.

Skills

Private equity

M&A

Job description

Watts & Associates Recruitment is partnered with a highly regarded Am Law 100 national law firm to hire a M&A/Private Equity Associate in Washington, DC. The role offers sophisticated private-equity and M&A transactions for sponsors, portfolio companies and strategic buyers, with direct access to partners and high-value matters.

Candidates should have approximately 4–6 years of substantive private equity and M&A experience, strong drafting and communication skills, and be admitted or