Boston | Hybrid
$260,000 – $390,000+
A premier AmLaw 50 firm is seeking a Private Equity Mergers & Acquisitions Associate Attorney to join its Boston office.
This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in representing private equity sponsors, asset managers, investment firms, founders, and portfolio companies in sophisticated mergers and acquisitions and strategic investment transactions.
• 3+ years of sophisticated private equity and mergers & acquisitions experience gained at a national or international law firm
• Significant experience representing private equity sponsors, asset managers, investment firms, portfolio companies, and strategic investors
• Strong experience handling asset management M&A transactions, with GP stakes transaction experience strongly preferred
• Experience advising clients on mergers and acquisitions, leveraged recapitalizations, growth equity investments, venture capital financings, and liquidity events
• Experience drafting and negotiating merger agreements, stock and asset purchase agreements, equity purchase agreements, recapitalization documents, investment agreements, and other corporate transaction documents
• Experience advising clients on equity compensation matters in connection with corporate transactions
• Ability to independently manage significant portions of sophisticated transactions while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary deal teams
• Strong business judgment, drafting, negotiation, analytical, and client counseling skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively manage client, investor, and opposing counsel relationships
• Excellent academic credentials
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required
• Massachusetts bar admission required or ability to become admitted
Elite Private Equity platform
Sophisticated asset management and private equity M&A transactions
Opportunity to represent leading private equity sponsors, investment managers, and institutional investors
Significant client interaction and increasing responsibility on complex transactions
Strong mentorship, business development opportunities, and partnership-track potential
Collaborative AmLaw 50 environment with market-leading compensation and benefits
Aligned Talent Acquisition is currently working with firms seeking talented attorneys with this type of background.
Even if you're not actively looking or aren't sure this opportunity is the right fit, let's connect for a confidential conversation. Many attorneys find it helpful to understand what opportunities are available and how the current market compares before they begin considering a move.
I'm happy to provide additional information regarding compensation, billable expectations, partnership track, and how this opportunity compares to others currently on the market.
Confidential inquiries are always welcome.
Devney Ayers
Director of Legal Recruiting
Aligned Talent Acquisition
devney@alignedtalentacquisition.com