M&A / Private Equity Associate Attorney (4th–5th Year Associate)

Key Responsibilities

• Advise clients on mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic corporate transactions.
• Represent private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, and corporate clients in a variety of transactional matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate purchase agreements, investment documents, governance materials, and related transaction documents.
• Conduct and manage due diligence processes.
• Cook up transaction teams and support deal execution through closing.
• Provide guidance on general corporate governance and business matters.

Qualifications

• JD required.
• Previous experience working in a law firm is required.
• 4–5 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and general corporate law.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Outstanding academic credentials.
• Experience gained at an Am Law 100 firm or a comparable sophisticated corporate practice is highly desirable.
• Ability to thrive in a team-oriented and collaborative environment.
• Strong attention to detail and sound commercial judgment.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This role offers the chance to work on sophisticated and high-profile transactions within a supportive and entrepreneurial practice. Associates benefit from meaningful client exposure, hands-on deal experience, mentorship from accomplished attorneys, and a clear pathway for advancement. The team values collaboration, professional development, and providing attorneys with the resources needed to build a successful long-term career.

Contact Information

To be considered, please contact Freddie at freddie@tposearch.com with your resume, cover letter, and law school transcript, deal sheet/representative matters.