Private Equity Mergers & Acquisitions Associate Attorney – Asset Management

Job overview

The Private Equity Mergers & Acquisitions Associate Attorney – Asset Management role is listed in Boston, MA, New York, NY, Philadelphia, PA, and Washington, DC; the work arrangement is not specified. Compensation is $260,000 or more annually, plus potential bonus and comprehensive benefits. The attorney will join a leading law firm’s Private Equity Group. The associate represents private equity sponsors and asset management clients across complex transactions, contributing legal analysis and execution throughout the deal lifecycle. The role combines transaction management, drafting and negotiation, and client advice to support the group’s private equity practice.

What you'll do

• Represent private equity sponsors and asset management clients in M&A and corporate transactions
• advise on acquisitions, dispositions, strategic investments, and GP stakes transactions
• handle leveraged recapitalizations, growth equity, venture capital transactions and exits, and equity compensation matters
• support structuring, due diligence, negotiation, documentation, and closing
• draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents
• manage significant transaction components and client relationships.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

associate attorney

private equity

mergers & acquisitions

asset management

boston ma

new york ny

philadelphia pa

washington dc

gp stakes

corporate transactions

$260k+/year

potential bonus

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Potential bonus and comprehensive benefits.

Why this role

Requires 3+ years of law firm experience and strong asset management M&A experience. GP stakes experience is preferred. Relevant bar admission or prompt eligibility to obtain admission in the resident office location is required.

About the employer

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