Mergers & Acquisitions / Private Equity Attorney - Associate or Special Counsel

Job overview

The Mergers & Acquisitions / Private Equity Attorney - Associate or Special Counsel role is hybrid in Washington, DC, with a stated associate base salary of $310,000–$435,000 per year; Special Counsel compensation is determined by experience and qualifications. Direct Counsel connects legal talent with legal employers. The posting lists New York, NY, and Washington, DC, as locations. The attorney handles complex M&A and private equity transactions, including secondaries, and supports transaction structuring, diligence, documentation, negotiation, and closings. The work contributes to sophisticated corporate and private equity matters and offers meaningful responsibility within the practice.

What you'll do

• Handle complex M&A and private equity transactions
• advise on secondary transactions involving private equity investments
• draft, review, and negotiate purchase agreements and related documents
• assist with due diligence, transaction structuring, and closings
• collaborate with attorneys on corporate and private equity matters.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

m&a attorney

private equity attorney

associate

special counsel

hybrid

washington dc

new york ny

$310k–$435k associate base

private equity secondaries

transactional drafting

due diligence

deal structuring

closings

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Associate candidates should have 4–8 years of M&A and private equity experience, including private equity secondaries. More senior attorneys may be considered for Special Counsel. Licensed to practice law or eligible for admission in the applicable jurisdiction.

About the employer

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