Senior Mergers & Acquisitions & Private Equity Associate

Moore & Van Allen PLLC; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Moore & Van Allen PLLC in Charlotte seeks an experienced corporate attorney to manage complex deal flow, supervise junior associates, and oversee due diligence across private equity transactions.

You will draft and negotiate primary transaction documents and play a central role in guiding clients through the private equity lifecycle from formation to exits.

Candidates should have a strong business acumen and the ability to quickly translate commercial concepts into polished, executable agreements.

Qualifications

• JD required; active bar admission in good standing.
• Significant private equity or corporate transactional experience.
• Ability to manage complex deal flow and lead junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex deal flow, independent supervision of junior associates.
• Oversee and execute due diligence workstreams.
• Draft and negotiate primary transaction documentation.
• Prepare ancillary documents and negotiate terms.

Skills

Deal flow management

Team leadership

Due diligence

Negotiation

Business acumen

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Microsoft Word

Job description

Overview

• The role involves managing complex deal flow, independently supervising junior associates, overseeing and executing due diligence workstreams, and handling the preparation and negotiation of ancillary documents.
• Candidates will have significant involvement in drafting and negotiating primary transaction documentation.
• A strong business acumen and the ability to quickly understand and apply business concepts are essential for this role.
• Moore & Van Allen's Corporate practice group consists of more than 70 private equity attorneys and represents a diverse array of international, national, and regional sponsors, including leveraged buyout funds, growth equity funds, venture capital funds, independent sponsors, family offices, and search funds.
• The group guides sponsor clients through the entire private equity lifecycle, from fund formation and platform acquisitions to add-on investments, portfolio company representation, and exit transactions.