Private Equity Associate (4-6yrs) - Charleston at Direct Counsel Pittsburgh, PA

Direct Counsel; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 235,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Direct Counsel is seeking a Midlevel Private Equity Associate for the Pittsburgh, PA office, with opportunities to collaborate across a national platform. The ideal candidate has 4–6 years of private equity and corporate transactional experience and a JD from an accredited law school.

You will advise on structuring, drafting, and negotiating deals while coordinating with global teams. This role offers exposure to a diverse client base, mentorship, and growth across offices in the firm's global

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience in private equity and corporate transactional work
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Strong understanding of deal structures, portfolio company management, and transaction processes
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills
• Strong academic credentials and communication skills
• Bar admission in good standing (or eligibility to waive in) for one of the listed jurisdictions
• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours across time zones

Responsibilities

• Advise private equity clients on the structuring, negotiation, and execution of mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures
• Support legal aspects of the operations of portfolio companies, including governance and compliance
• Draft and negotiate purchase agreements, operating/shareholder agreements, and related corporate documentation
• Conduct due diligence and coordinate deal closings
• Collaborate with colleagues across various practice areas and offices

Skills

Deal structuring

Portfolio management

Negotiation

Legal drafting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time zone flexibility

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Job description

Midlevel Private Equity Associate Locations: Charleston, SC | Charlotte, NC | Pittsburgh, PA | Raleigh, NC Compensation: $235,000 – $360,000 per year, based on experience

Direct Counsel is representing an Am Law 100 firm seeking a Midlevel Private Equity Associate with 4–6 years of relevant experience. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the corporate aspects of private equity transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, and the ongoing operations of portfolio companies. This role provides an opportunity to work with a range of national and international clients and collaborate with attorneys across the firm's global platform. Candidates should be flexible, collaborative, and ready to step into a practice where they can grow in responsibility and client contact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise private equity clients on the structuring, negotiation, and execution of mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures
• Support legal aspects of the operations of portfolio companies, including governance and compliance
• Draft and negotiate purchase agreements, operating/shareholder agreements, and related corporate documentation
• Conduct due diligence and coordinate deal closings
• Collaborate with colleagues across various practice areas and offices

Qualifications:

• 4–6 years of experience in private equity and corporate transactional work
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Strong understanding of deal structures, portfolio company management, and transaction processes
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills
• Strong academic credentials and communication skills
• Bar admission in good standing (or eligibility to waive in) for one of the listed jurisdictions
• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours across time zones

Why Join:

• Join a highly respected private equity practice with global reach
• Work with a diverse, sophisticated client base
• Receive mentorship and opportunities for accelerated responsibility
• Be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking legal team