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Senior Corporate & Private Equity Associate

McGuireWoods LLP · New York, NY · 1 wk ago
HybridLegal$365k–$415k/yrFull-time

About the role

Join a nationally recognized private equity practice where your deal-making expertise meets cutting-edge resources and genuine opportunities for growth. We are seeking a driven associate with 5-7 years of acquisitions experience to help lead transactions for one of the most dynamic PE platforms in the country.

Responsibilities

  • Represent over 200 private equity firms and portfolio companies in M&A and financings
  • Work across the full investment lifecycle, from early-stage investments to post-investment support
  • Collaborate with clients and colleagues to quarterback transactions
  • Advise on a wide range of matters, including healthcare private equity and independent sponsor work
  • Operate with an investment banking mindset, identifying opportunities, and building relationships
  • Utilize Harvey AI to enhance research, drafting, and analysis

Requirements

  • Five to seven years of experience in acquisitions for private equity funds
  • Demonstrated ability to quarterback transactions
  • A strong academic record and exceptional written and oral communication skills
  • A collaborative spirit and genuine enthusiasm for working with innovative technology platforms
  • Must be licensed to practice law in New York

Benefits

Continually establishing new initiatives and enhancing existing efforts, we focus on meaningful support for our lawyers in their careers. Our applicant disclosures describe your rights and our privacy statement describes how we will process and safeguard your personal data.

Pay

$365,000 - $415,000

Schedule

Competitive salary with hours and merit bonus opportunities and billable hours credit for pro bono work.

Skills

Track record of leading private equity acquisitions

Qualifications

Exceptional academic record and strong written and oral communication skills

Collaborative spirit and genuine enthusiasm for working with innovative technology platforms

Licensed to practice law in New York

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