Private Equity M&A – Mid-Level/Senior Associate

Goodwin Procter LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwin Procter LLP seeks a highly qualified associate with 4+ years of experience to join our Private Equity group. The successful candidate will work on a broad range of corporate and transactional matters, including mergers and acquisitions, leveraged recapitalizations, growth equity, and exits, while proactively managing client and counsel relationships.

Candidates should have outstanding academic credentials, comparable law firm experience, and excellent written and verbal communication

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in private equity and M&A.
• Experience coordinating teams and managing components of transactions independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and professional demeanor.
• Bar admission or eligibility to obtain admission promptly.

Responsibilities

• Support a broad range of corporate and transactional matters, including M&A, leveraged recapitalizations, growth equity, and exits.
• Manage internal and external client and counsel relationships effectively.
• Contribute to deal sheets and business development for the Private Equity group.

Skills

Private equity

M&A

Team coordination

Client relationships

Job description

Private Equity M&A – Mid-Level/Senior Associate

Goodwin seeks a highly qualified associate with 4+ years of experience to join our Private Equity group. Candidate must have experience both working in teams and in managing components of transactions independently, with specific experience in a broad range of corporate and transactional matters, including mergers and acquisitions, leveraged recapitalizations, growth equity and venture capital transactions, and exits and equity compensation. Candidate must be proactive, with a strong business sense, stellar communication skills, and the ability to effectively manage internal and external client and counsel relationships.

Candidates applying for associate positions with Goodwin should have outstanding academic credentials, comparable law firm experience, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. Relevant bar admission (or eligibility to obtain admission promptly) and deal sheet are required.

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