Private Equity Resource Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health savings accounts

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Long-term care coverage

Backup care for children and adults

Parental leave and fertility benefits

Four weeks vacation and two weeks sick

10 paid holidays annually

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a Private Equity Resource Attorney in Santa Monica, CA. The role focuses on internal knowledge management, templates, and PE practice support rather than direct client engagement.

The attorney will manage M&A/PE data, draft precedents, monitor regulatory developments, and collaborate with education, marketing, and analytics teams to enhance firm-wide efficiency and knowledge-sharing.

Qualifications

• Licensed attorney with 7+ years in US PE corporate/transactional practice.
• Familiarity with private equity, M&A, and related regulatory issues.
• Experience with partnership-based equity compensation and tax issues.
• Knowledge of M&A acquisition financing and corporate matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage PE data and input with the knowledge management team.
• Draft and manage template documents and precedents for the PE group.
• Monitor legal developments and prepare updates for the PE practice.
• Develop and maintain the internal practice page for the PE group.
• Coordinate with the education team for associate training content.
• Collaborate with the marketing team on PE promotion and content creation.
• Work with the quantitative analyst group on PE-specific matters.
• Assist with attorney requests for precedents and templates.
• Participate in resource and practice innovation projects.

Skills

Drafting

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking

Team player

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Private Equity Resource Attorney in Santa Monica, CA. This role involves supporting the private equity practice group by enhancing efficiency and knowledge management. The attorney will not directly engage with clients but will focus on internal resource development and management.

Duties

• Manage M&A/PE data and experience input with the knowledge management team.
• Draft and manage template documents and precedents for the PE group.
• Monitor legal developments and prepare updates for the PE practice.
• Develop and maintain the internal practice page for the PE group.
• Coordinate with the legal education team for associate training content.
• Collaborate with the marketing team on PE promotion and content creation.
• Work with the quantitative analyst group on PE-specific matters.
• Assist with attorney requests for precedents and templates.
• Participate in resource and practice innovation projects.

Requirements

• Licensed attorney with 7+ years in US PE corporate/transactional practice.
• Familiarity with private equity, M&A, and related regulatory issues.
• Experience with partnership-based equity compensation and tax issues.
• Knowledge of M&A acquisition financing and corporate matters.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.

Certifications

Active bar membership in good standing.

Skills

• Strong drafting, communication, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Confident presenter with strong interpersonal skills.
• Self-starter and team player with attention to detail.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts.
• Life insurance and long-term care coverage.
• Backup care for children and adults.
• Generous parental leave and fertility benefits.
• Four weeks of vacation and two weeks of sick time per year.
• 10 paid holidays annually.