Private Equity & Mergers & Acquisitions Associate Attorney

Aligned Talent Acquisition; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 260,000 - 390,000; Full time

Job summary

Aligned Talent Acquisition is seeking a Private Equity & Mergers & Acquisitions Associate Attorney for its Dallas office on a hybrid basis. The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of private equity, M&A, or corporate transactional experience at a sophisticated law firm and is adept at handling complex deal work.

Candidates should have experience representing PE sponsors, portfolio companies, and strategic buyers, and be capable of leading deal teams from LOI to close while managing client interactions

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of private equity, mergers & acquisitions, or corporate transactional experience at a sophisticated law firm.
• Experience representing PE sponsors, portfolio companies, strategic buyers, sellers, and independent sponsors.
• Leading acquisitions, dispositions, LBOs, recapitalizations, and growth equity investments.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating purchase agreements, merger agreements, equity investment documents, and related schedules.
• Coordinate due diligence and oversee deal execution from LOI through closing.
• Advise on general corporate governance and ongoing corporate matters.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Analytical

Organizational

Communication

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Texas bar admission or ability to become admitted

Job description

Dallas | Hybrid

Private Equity & Mergers & Acquisitions Associate Attorney

AmLaw 100 Opportunity

Compensation

$260,000 - $390,000+

A premier national law firm is seeking a Private Equity & Mergers & Acquisitions Associate Attorney to join its Dallas office.

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in representing private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, independent sponsors, and strategic buyers in sophisticated middle-market and upper-middle-market transactions.

Ideal Background

• 5-7 years of private equity, mergers & acquisitions, or corporate transactional experience gained at a sophisticated law firm
• Experience representing private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, strategic buyers, sellers, and independent sponsors
• Experience leading acquisitions, dispositions, leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations, growth equity investments, and other strategic transactions
• Experience drafting and negotiating purchase agreements, merger agreements, equity investment documents, disclosure schedules, and related transaction documentation
• Experience managing transaction teams, coordinating due diligence, and overseeing deal execution from letter of intent through closing
• Experience advising clients regarding general corporate governance, entity formation, and ongoing corporate matters
• Experience with healthcare transactions, sponsor-backed acquisitions, or middle-market private equity deals is preferred
• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to independently manage sophisticated transactions while maintaining significant client interaction
• Excellent academic credentials
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required
• Texas bar admission required or ability to become admitted

Why This Opportunity

• Nationally recognized private equity platform
• Representation of more than 200 private equity sponsors and portfolio companies
• Exposure to sophisticated M&A, leveraged buyouts, and sponsor-backed transactions
• Significant client interaction and deal leadership opportunities
• Strong mentorship and professional development
• Collaborative AmLaw 100 environment