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

Goodwin Procter LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 190,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwin seeks a highly qualified associate with 4+ years of experience to join our Private Equity group in Washington, DC.

The candidate must have experience both working in teams and managing components of transactions independently, with 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.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of private equity or M&A experience
• Experience handling multiple transactions and collaborating with teams
• Bar admission or eligibility to obtain admission promptly

Responsibilities

• Work in teams and independently manage components of transactions
• Involve a broad range of corporate and transactional matters, including exits and equity compensation

Skills

M&A transactions

Leveraged recapitalizations

Growth equity

Venture capital

Exits

Education

Outstanding academic credentials

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.

At Goodwin, lawyers and professional staff alike reach across practice areas and geographies to work together in a collaborative, collegial and entrepreneurial atmosphere.