$260,000 - $390,000 - Per Year
PermanentPrivate Equity Associate
Placed by Fintelligent on behalf of a leading global law firm
3–5 years PQENew York, NYPrivate EquityNY Bar requiredAbout the role
Fintelligent is partnering with a highly regarded global law firm to place a mid-level Private Equity Associate within their New York office. This is an outstanding opportunity for a self-driven attorney with a strong PE transactions background to take on meaningful responsibility, work directly with sophisticated clients, and develop as a dealmaker within a market-leading practice.
What you'll do
- Draft, review, and negotiate transactional documents including purchase agreements, shareholder agreements, and financing documents
- Conduct thorough due diligence and legal research across a range of investment opportunities and deal structures
- Advise clients on regulatory compliance matters arising in private equity transactions
- Assist in the structuring and formation of private equity funds
- Provide ongoing counsel on corporate transactions, corporate governance, and securities regulations
- Collaborate across practice groups to ensure seamless transaction execution
- Lead discrete workstreams independently and manage deal processes end-to-end
- Supervise junior colleagues and actively contribute to their professional development
- Track industry trends, legal developments, and evolving best practices in private equity law
What we're looking for
- 3–5 years of experience at a large law firm focused on private equity transactions
- Proven track record representing private equity sponsors in acquisitions, dispositions, and financings
- Experience advising both private equity and strategic investors
- Strong grasp of corporate governance and securities compliance in the context of PE deals
- Familiarity with legal AI tools and platforms as applied to corporate transactions
- Excellent legal writing, negotiation, and analytical skills
- Ability to self-manage priorities effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- J.D. from an accredited law school with a strong academic record
- Active admission to the New York Bar in good standing
How to apply
Please submit your CV, a cover letter, deal sheet, and law school transcript via Fintelligent. All materials will be handled in strict confidence.
Compensation
Compensation is competitive and in line with large law firm market rates for New York. Full details will be provided at the appropriate stage of the process.
Contact us
James Noble
Associate Director - Legal