Private Equity M&A – Senior Associate

Goodwin Procter LLP; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwin Procter LLP seeks an associate with 6+ years of private equity experience to join our Private Equity Group. The role involves contributing to a broad range of corporate and transactional matters, including mergers and acquisitions, leveraged recapitalizations, growth equity and exits.

The candidate must be proactive, with stellar communication skills, a strong business sense, and the ability to effectively manage internal and external client and counsel relationships.

Qualifications

• Outstanding academic credentials and comparable law firm experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Bar admission or eligibility to obtain admission promptly.

Responsibilities

• Support private equity transactions across M&A, leveraged recapitalizations, growth equity and exits.
• Coordinate with internal and external clients and counsel to drive deal progress.
• Manage components of transactions independently and in teams.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Business acumen

Education

J.D. degree

Bar admission or eligibility

Job description

Responsibilities

Goodwin seeks a highly qualified associate with 6+ 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.

Qualifications

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 is required.