New York - Corporate Private Equity/M&A Associate (Mid-Level)

Reed Smith LLP

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 235,000 - 365,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401k Plan

Medical

Health Savings Account

Dental

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Life insurance

Short term disability

Long term disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid time off

Paid sick time

Vacation time

Pet insurance

Job summary

Reed Smith LLP in New York seeks a Mid-Level Associate to join its Global Corporate Group and private equity practice, with 4–6 years of meaningful M&A and transactional experience representing private equity sponsors, institutional investors, family offices, alternative asset managers and their portfolio companies in leveraged buyouts, add-on acquisitions and other corporate matters.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience drafting and negotiating acquisition agreements, equity and

Qualifications

Four to six years of meaningful M&A and transactional experience.
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Responsibilities

Draft and negotiate acquisition agreements and other transaction documents.
Coordinate due diligence and manage multiple workstreams.
Take ownership of structuring, negotiating, signing and closing key transactions.
Serve as a core member of deal teams and interact with clients, opposing counsel and other participants.

Skills

M&A experience

Private equity transactions

Drafting and negotiating acquisition

Due diligence coordination

Deal-team leadership

Client-facing experience

Job description

The New York office of Reed Smith is seeking a Mid-Level Associate to join its Global Corporate Group and private equity practice. Candidates should have four to six years of meaningful M&A and transactional experience representing private equity sponsors, institutional investors, family offices, alternative asset managers and their portfolio companies in leveraged buyouts, add-on acquisitions, divestitures, growth investments, strategic joint ventures and other corporate and portfolio company matters.

The ideal candidate will have significant hands-on experience drafting and negotiating acquisition agreements, equity and investment agreements and other transaction documents in connection with sophisticated M&A and private equity transactions. Candidates should have experience serving as a key member of deal teams, with responsibility for producing client-ready transaction documents, coordinating and managing due diligence and other workstreams, and taking ownership of key aspects of transactions from initial structuring and negotiation through signing and closing.

We are interested in candidates who have experience with middle-market private equity transactions and are comfortable working directly with clients, opposing counsel and other transaction participants. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong technical and drafting skills, sound commercial judgment, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple workstreams effectively as part of a collaborative deal team.

Candidates must be active members of the New York State Bar.

Reed Smith offers a challenging work environment and a total compensation package that includes a competitive salary, flexible benefits program, tuition assistance, and generous 401(k) plan. Reed Smith is an Equal Opportunity Employer with Core Values of Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork & Respect, Innovation, and Impact. Reed Smith also provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with law, including in the application and interview process.

$235,000 - $365,000. This represents the presently-anticipated low and high end of Reed Smith’s pay range for this position. Actual pay may vary based on various factors, including but not limited to location and experience.

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