Private Equity M&A Associate - NY (Counsel Track)

Greenberg Traurig, PA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 320,000 - 440,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Health insurance

HSA (optional)

Disability insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

Life insurance

401K

Vacation

Sick time

Employee assistance program

Voluntary insurance options

Commuter programs

Pet insurance

Job summary

Greenberg Traurig, a global Am Law 100 firm, seeks highly qualified private equity M&A associates to join its New York Corporate Practice. Ideal candidates will have 4 to 7 years of sophisticated corporate transactional experience at top-tier BigLaw firms, with a strong focus on private equity M&A transactions.

We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package, including a meaningful signing bonus for particularly talented associates.

Qualifications

• 4 to 7 years of corporate transactional experience at a top-tier BigLaw firm
• Substantial private equity transactional experience, including representation of private equity sponsors and/or portfolio companies
• Significant experience with private company M&A, including acquisitions, dispositions, and add-on transactions
• Strong experience drafting and negotiating purchase agreements, equity documents, ancillary agreements, and other principal transaction documents
• Ability to independently manage significant components of transactions and coordinate multiple workstreams
• Strong commercial judgment and excellent client-service skills
• Excellent academic credentials and superior drafting, analytical, and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative, proactive, and team-oriented approach
• Admission to the New York Bar, or eligibility for prompt admission

Responsibilities

• Take on significant responsibility for transactions and work directly with clients
• Collaborate closely with partners and deal teams on sophisticated private equity and M&A matters
• Develop direct client relationships and manage multiple workstreams

Skills

Private equity M&A

Corporate transactional work

Transaction coordination

Drafting and negotiating documents

Client service

Academic credentials

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

New York Bar admission or eligibility

Job description

Greenberg Traurig, a global Am Law 100 firm, seeks highly qualified private equity M&A associates to join its New York Corporate Practice. Ideal candidates will have 4 to 7 years of sophisticated corporate transactional experience at top-tier BigLaw firms, with a strong focus on private equity M&A transactions.

We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package, including a meaningful signing bonus for particularly talented associates.