Private Equity M&A Associate — Lead PE Deals

Whistler Partners; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Whistler Partners in Pittsburgh is seeking a mid-level private equity associate to join a mature corporate practice with flexibility across multiple offices. You will lead M&A transactions from start to finish, draft and negotiate complex deal documents, and directly engage clients, partners, and deal teams.

The ideal candidate has 3–7 years of M&A experience, PE-led transaction expertise, and a track record of independent work.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of M&A experience.
• Private equity–led M&A or PE fund acquisitions preferred.
• Ability to lead transactions from start to finish.
• Strong drafting and negotiating skills on complex docs.
• Excellent writing and client-service abilities.
• Independent work with clients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Support private equity and M&A transactions, including leveraged buyouts, minority investments, going-private transactions, and distressed acquisitions.
• Draft and negotiate complex transactional documents.
• Lead key aspects of M&A transactions from start to finish.
• Work directly with clients, partners, colleagues, and deal teams.
• Support a broad corporate and private equity practice with continued growth momentum.
• Use legal technology tools to streamline research, drafting, and analytical work.

Skills

M&A

Private equity

Deal leadership

Drafting

Negotiation

Job description

Whistler Partners in Pittsburgh is seeking a mid-level private equity associate to join a mature corporate practice with flexibility across multiple offices. You will lead M&A transactions from start to finish, draft and negotiate complex deal documents, and directly engage clients, partners, and deal teams.

The ideal candidate has 3–7 years of M&A experience, PE-led transaction expertise, and a track record of independent work.