Private Equity & M&A Associate — High-Impact Deals (DC)

Watts & Associates Recruitment; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 260,000 - 390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

Watts & Associates Recruitment represents a prestigious Am Law 100 national law firm seeking a Private Equity Associate to join its Washington, DC platform. The role focuses on sophisticated private-equity and M&A transactions for sponsors, portfolio companies and strategic buyers.

The successful attorney will work closely with partners and senior attorneys, take ownership of substantive matters, and gain exposure to high-value work, important clients and cross-practice collaboration.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of substantive private equity and M&A experience.
• Experience handling private-equity and M&A transactions for sophisticated clients.
• Strong drafting, analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise private-equity sponsors, portfolio companies and strategic buyers on acquisitions, dispositions and investments.
• Draft and negotiate purchase agreements, equity documents, governance arrangements and ancillary transaction materials.
• Manage due diligence, signing and closing processes and coordinate specialist workstreams.
• Work directly with partners and clients on sophisticated domestic and cross-border transactions.
• Coordinate with attorneys and professionals across related practice areas and offices.

Skills

Private equity

M&A

Drafting

Communication

Job description

Watts & Associates Recruitment represents a prestigious Am Law 100 national law firm seeking a Private Equity Associate to join its Washington, DC platform. The role focuses on sophisticated private-equity and M&A transactions for sponsors, portfolio companies and strategic buyers.

The successful attorney will work closely with partners and senior attorneys, take ownership of substantive matters, and gain exposure to high-value work, important clients and cross-practice collaboration.