Midlevel Private Equity Associate
About the role
The ideal candidate will have four to six years of private equity experience, including the corporate aspects of acquisitions, dispositions, and day-to-day operations involving Private Equity portfolio companies. A Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree is required. The successful candidate will work with a variety of national and international clients, as well as with K&L Gates lawyers across the firm's global platform. Therefore, the ability to work flexible hours is critical.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with experienced lawyers to provide active mentoring and opportunities to assume increasing levels of responsibility and client contact.
- Work independently and as part of a team, possessing the ability to work as a self-starter.
- Provide high-quality client service to a variety of national and international clients.
Requirements
- A Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree is required.
- Four to six years of private equity experience, including the corporate aspects of acquisitions, dispositions, and day-to-day operations involving Private Equity portfolio companies.
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Qualifications
- Strong academic credentials.
- Excellent communication skills.
Skills
- Strong academic credentials.
- Excellent communication skills.
Benefits
- Medical/Prescription Drug Coverage (including a Health Savings Account feature)
- Pre-tax Commuting Benefits
- Dental Insurance
- Business Travel Accident Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement plan
- Health Advocacy Services
- Short- and Long-term Disability Protection
- Identity Protection/Restoration and Fraud Insurance
- Life Insurance (including Basic, Supplemental, Spouse, Child, and Accidental Death and Dismemberment)
- Student loan refinancing options and access to a student loan concierge service
- Paid Time Off (Generally, paid time off is undefined with 3-4 weeks usually acceptable)
- Addiction Resources
- Parental Leave (24 weeks of which 12 are paid; short-term disability may provide additional paid time off)
- Paid Holidays (12)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Bar Expense Reimbursement
- 529 Deductions
- Relocation
- Accident Insurance
- Balanced Hours Program
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Employee Referral Program
- Bereavement Leave
- Hybrid/Remote Work Opportunities
- Back-up Child/Elder Care and access to a caregiving concierge
- Perks including: Technology, Entertainment, and Travel Discount Program
- Wellness Program
- All other benefits (such as leaves of absence) required by law
Pay
Base Compensation $235,000 - $360,000 / year
Schedule
The compensation salary for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors.
Notice
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