Private Equity Associate - Hybrid NYC M&A

DLA Piper LLP; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 235,000 - 390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Job summary

DLA Piper seeks private equity associates to join their New York office to advise strategic buyers, sellers, or PE firms on M&A matters. The ideal candidate will have 3–7 years of private equity experience at a leading firm and superior academic credentials, with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities include legal research and writing, managing complex transactions, and building strong client relationships while maintaining rigorous compliance with standards.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Good business and professional judgment.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Conceptual thinking.
• Persuasive communication.
• Management skills.

Responsibilities

• Legal Research: Conduct thorough and comprehensive legal research and analysis to support transaction preparation and strategy.
• Legal Writing: Draft well-written, error free, and reasoned legal documents, including memos, contracts, and correspondence.
• Transaction Assistance and Management: Assist/Manage a variety of complex transactions from inception to resolution including preparing for trials, negotiations, settlements, closings, and other legal activities while continuously demonstrating strong judgement.
• Internal/External Client Interaction: Build, maintain, and cultivate strong internal and external client relationships by providing support, regular updates, advice, and addressing concerns promptly and with the utmost professionalism.
• Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other lawyers and business professionals to support and develop innovative transaction strategies to achieve the most favorable outcomes for internal and external clients.
• Attend, support, and participate in high-level legal activities including client calls and meetings, negotiations, etc.
• Compliance: Ensure rigorous compliance with legal standards and regulations, staying abreast of changes in law and legal precedents.
• Professional Development: Proactively seek out and participate in ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your legal knowledge, practice technology, management, and leadership skills.
• Firm Citizenship and Community Involvement: Engage in and contribute to; firm programs and initiatives; civic and professional organizations; pro bono work by providing legal assistance to underserved and underrepresented communities.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Research skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Judgement

Organization

Team collaboration

Management skills

Persuasive communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

DLA Piper seeks private equity associates to join their New York office to advise strategic buyers, sellers, or PE firms on M&A matters. The ideal candidate will have 3–7 years of private equity experience at a leading firm and superior academic credentials, with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities include legal research and writing, managing complex transactions, and building strong client relationships while maintaining rigorous compliance with standards.