Private Equity Associate (New York)

DLA Piper LLP (US); New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 235.000 - 390.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k)

Zusammenfassung

DLA Piper LLP (US) is seeking private equity associates to join its New York office. You will advise strategic buyers and sellers or private equity firms on M&A matters in a fast-growing market, with 3–7 years of experience in high-profile M&A or PE transactions.

The ideal candidate will have JD degree, NY admission, superior academics, and strong oral, written, and interpersonal skills. Hybrid in-office with flexibility for remote work, and a challenging, rewarding environment.

Qualifikationen

• JD Degree from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in New York.
• 3 years of private equity experience at AmLaw 100 firm preferred.

Aufgaben

• Conduct thorough legal research to support transaction preparation and strategy.
• Draft legal documents including memos, contracts, and correspondence.
• Assist/manage complex transactions from inception to close with professional judgment.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with lawyers and business professionals to develop transaction strategies.
• Participate in client calls and high-level meetings as needed.
• Ensure compliance with legal standards and regulations.
• Pursue ongoing training to enhance legal knowledge and leadership skills.

Kenntnisse

Excellent communication

Research and analysis

Attention to detail

Business judgment

Organizational skills

Collaborative work

Conceptual thinking

Persuasive communication

Management skills

Ausbildung

JD Degree

Jobbeschreibung

DLA Piper is seeking private equity associates to join their New York office.

These associates will be focused primarily on advising strategic buyers and sellers or private equity firms on M&A matters in a fast-growing market.

The ideal candidate will have experience running high-profile M&A or PE transactions and will have spent a majority of their time on M&A or PE matters.

The ideal candidate will have between 3-7 years of experience at a leading corporate law firm.

Superior academic credentials and excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills are required.

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.

Desired Skills

• 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.

Minimum Education

JD Degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

Admitted to practice in the state of New York.

Minimum Years of Experience

3 years of private equity experience Direct and applicable AmLaw 100 firm and experience preferred.

Essential Job Expectations

• Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties;
• Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner;
• Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product;
• Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required;
• Foster positive work relationships;
• Comply with all firm policies and practices;
• Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed;
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment;
• Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned.

Our employees are expected to embrace and uphold our firm values as a part of our DLA Piper culture. We are committed to excellence in how we represent our clients and develop our people.

Physical Demands

Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Work Environment

The firm's work location requirements may be modified at the firm's discretion. Hybrid - Regular in-office presence with some flexibility for work-from-home.

Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to permit individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position or to participate in the job selection process. If you have a request for an accommodation during the application process, please contact [e-mail].

Pay Transparency

The firm’s expected hiring range for this position is $235,000 - $390,000 per year depending on the candidate’s geographic market location. The compensation offered for employment will also be dependent on other factors including the candidate’s experience, skills, educational and professional background, and overall qualifications. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k). Applicants who are not based in the jurisdiction in which this position is posted and who apply for this role are doing so voluntarily and are not eligible for relocation assistance. Any relocation benefits, if any, are provided only where a relocation is required at the firm’s direction and in accordance with applicable policy and law.

Equal Opportunity Statement

DLA Piper is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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