Private Equity M&A Associate

Gamoran Legal Consulting; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Gamoran Legal Consulting seeks a Mid-Level / Senior Associate with 4-7 years of corporate, M&A, or private equity experience to join its Private Equity practice in Washington, DC.

The position offers exposure to sophisticated transactions, meaningful deal ownership, and opportunities to strengthen client relationships and commercial judgment.

Compensation ranges from $250,000 to $420,000 annually, depending on class year, subject to flex-time adjustments.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of corporate, M&A, or private equity experience.
• Strong transactional and drafting skills.
• Bar admission or eligibility for prompt admission.
• Excellent academic credentials.

Responsibilities

• Advise on private equity transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and leveraged recapitalizations.
• Work on growth equity, venture capital investments, portfolio company exits, and equity compensation matters.
• Manage transaction workstreams and coordinate with clients, counsel, and deal teams.
• Support deal execution from due diligence through negotiation and closing.

Skills

Transactional skills

Analytical skills

Drafting skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

JD or equivalent

Job description

A leading Law firm is seeking a Mid-Level / Senior Associate with 4-7 years of experience to join its Private Equity practice. This role offers exposure to sophisticated transactions, meaningful deal responsibility, and opportunities to strengthen client relationships and commercial judgment.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on private equity transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and leveraged recapitalizations.
• Work on growth equity, venture capital investments, portfolio company exits, and equity compensation matters.
• Manage transaction workstreams and coordinate with clients, counsel, and deal teams.
• Support deal execution from due diligence through negotiation and closing.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of corporate, M&A, or private equity experience.
• Strong transactional, analytical, drafting, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage deal components independently and work effectively in teams.
• Excellent academic credentials and comparable law firm experience.
• Relevant bar admission or eligibility for prompt admission.

Compensation: $250,000-$420,000 annual base salary, depending on class year, subject to flex-time adjustments.

The firm offers sophisticated deal experience, greater transaction ownership, and opportunities to develop client-facing skills and advance your private equity career.