Private Equity Associate (4-6yrs) - Charleston

Job overview

The Private Equity Associate (4-6yrs) - Charleston is an onsite role based in Charleston, SC, with a salary range of $235,000 - $360,000 per year. This position supports a highly respected private equity practice within an Am Law 100 firm, focusing on complex corporate transactions and portfolio company management. The role exists to advise private equity clients on the structuring, negotiation, and execution of mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures. It contributes to the firm's goals by providing sophisticated legal support, conducting due diligence, and drafting critical corporate documentation to facilitate successful deal closings.

What you'll do

• Advise private equity clients on structuring, negotiation, and execution of mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.
• Support legal aspects of portfolio company operations including governance and compliance.
• Draft and negotiate purchase agreements, operating/shareholder agreements, and related corporate documentation.
• Conduct due diligence and coordinate deal closings.
• Collaborate with colleagues across various practice areas and offices.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

charleston sc

private equity

corporate law

am law 100

legal

transactional

midlevel

$235k-$360k

onsite

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Mentorship, global reach, collaborative environment.

Why this role

Am Law 100 firm, global platform, mentorship opportunities, sophisticated client base.

About the employer

Direct Counsel is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.