Mid-Level Private Equity & M&A Associate

Weil Gotshal & Manges LLP; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Weil Gotshal & Manges LLP in Boston seeks a Mid-Level Corporate Associate with 5-6 years of significant deal experience in private equity and M&A. The candidate should have proven experience advising financial sponsors and their portfolio companies on complex transactions, including mergers, leveraged buyouts, divestitures, and broad corporate matters.

Excellent academic credentials, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to cultivate client relationships are required.

Qualifications

• 5-6 years of significant deal experience at a major law firm in private equity and M&A.
• Experience advising financial sponsors and their portfolio companies on mergers and acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, and divestitures.
• Strong academic credentials and strong writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle significant transactional matters including mergers and acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, and divestitures.
• Advise financial sponsors and portfolio companies on corporate matters and portfolio company management.
• Maintain and develop client relationships through precise and effective communication.

Skills

Private equity experience

M&A transactions

Deal negotiation

Client relationship management

Job description

Overview

• The Private Equity group focuses on private equity and M&A transactions, advising financial sponsors and their portfolio companies.
• The role involves significant transactional matters including mergers and acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, and divestitures, as well as general corporate matters and portfolio company management.

Posting details

Practice Area: Corporate

The Private Equity group of the Boston, MA office seeks to add Mid-Level Corporate Associates to its office. Candidates should have 5-6 years of significant deal experience at a major law firm working on private equity and M&A transactions. The ideal candidate has experience advising financial sponsors and their portfolio companies on significant transactional matters (mergers and acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, divestitures) and other similar transactions, as well as general corporate matters and other general portfolio company management. Excellent academic credentials, attention to detail, drive to assist the Firm in maintaining and developing client relationships, and strong writing skills are required.