Private Equity Associate

Hydrogen Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 260,000 - 390,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global legal recruitment firm is seeking a mid-level Private Equity Associate with 3–6 years of experience to join their well-respected team in Washington, D.C. Candidates should possess a J.D. from a top-tier law school and be admitted to the D.C. bar. This role offers competitive compensation and opportunities for significant professional growth within a top 5 AmLaw-ranked firm.

Qualifications

• 3–6+ years of experience in Private Equity transactions at a leading law firm.
• Experience in handling complex private equity deals including leveraged buyouts.

Responsibilities

• Join a Tier 1-ranked practice and support mid-level Private Equity deals.
• Work collaboratively within a premier global law firm focused on associate development.

Skills

Private Equity transactional experience

Handling complex cross-border deals

Mergers and acquisitions

Strong academic credentials

Admission to the D.C. bar

Education

J.D. from a top-tier ABA-accredited law school

Job description

This range is provided by Hydrogen Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$260,000.00/yr - $390,000.00/yr

Direct message the job poster from Hydrogen Group

Legal Headhunter | US @ Hydrogen Group | Legal Recruitment Specialist

We are currently partnered with a premier global law firm, widely recognized as a top 5 AmLawand Vault-ranked firm, seeking to add a mid-level Private Equity Associate (3–6 years of experience) to its Tier 1-ranked practice in D.C.

About The Firm?

• Consistently ranked in Chambers USA and Legal 500 for M&A, Capital Markets & Private Equity.
• Named Practice Group of the Year by Law360.
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture with genuine investment in associate development and long-term growth.
• Advised on largest number of global private equity M&A deals of any law firm during the first half of 2025.

Qualifications

• J.D. from a top-tier ABA-accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
• Admission to the D.C. bar
• 3–6+ years of Private Equity transactional experience, ideally gained at a leading law firm.
• Experience handling complex cross-border and domestic private equity deals, including leveraged buyouts, mergers, and acquisitions.

Please reach out at [e-mail] for a confidential discussion.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services and Law Practice

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