Private Equity Associate Attorney

Clifford Chance; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 310,000 - 390,000; Full time

Job summary

Clifford Chance in Houston seeks a Private Equity associate attorney in our PCT & A group. We advise leading private equity houses and funds across the investment lifecycle, including M&A, financings, restructurings, and exits, with a global network.

The role requires 4+ years of relevant experience and admission to the Texas Bar. Submissions must include a resume, law school transcripts, and a deal sheet. Salary ranges from $310,000 to $390,000 and will be commensurate with qualifications.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of related private equity or corporate law experience.
• Admission to the Texas Bar is required.
• Submissions must include a resume, law school transcript(s), and deal sheet.

Skills

Private Equity

M&A

Law Firm Experience

Job description

The Role

Clifford Chance is looking for a Private Equity associate attorney in our PCT & A group.

We advise many of the world’s leading private equity houses, multi‑asset managers, infrastructure, real estate, sovereign wealth, and pension funds. Our work covers the full investment lifecycle, including capital deployment, M&A, public to private conversions, debt and equity financings/refinancings, growth and structured investments, co‑investments, syndications, restructurings, asset management, and exits, whether by private sale, IPO, continuation vehicle or secondaries. We collaborate closely with our global antitrust, regulatory, financing, capital markets, incentives, investigations and disputes experts. We also work particularly closely with our funds colleagues to deliver a full private equity offering to clients. Our experience advising 11 of the 12 largest global private equity houses enables us to provide expert guidance on market terms across all investment structures and geographies.

Qualifications

Seeking associates with 4+ years of experience. Admission to the Texas Bar is required. Submissions must include a resume, law school transcript(s), and deal sheet.

Clifford Chance US LLP offers a comprehensive benefits and compensation package. The salary range for this role is $310,000–$390,000. Actual salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience.

Equal Opportunities

At Clifford Chance, we forge an inclusive culture, where all perspectives are recognised and valued. It is a culture where everyone has equal access to opportunities to thrive and succeed, irrespective of background. We are guided by our values‑based Code, which sets high standards of conduct and focuses on being inclusive.

We are an equal opportunity employer and provide consideration to all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We comply with the law and regulations in every location where we operate and across all aspects of employment, from recruitment and selection to development, progression, and day‑to‑day working life.