Location: New York, NY.

Salary: $320K – $440K

Experience: 4-7 Years

Private Equity M&A Associate Attorney / Counsel – New York

Location: New York City, NY
Salary: $320,000 – $440,000 + Potential Signing Bonus
Experience: 4–7 Years
Practice Area: Private Equity / Mergers & Acquisitions / Corporate Transactions

The Opportunity

A leading global Am Law 100 firm is seeking talented Private Equity M&A Associates to join its highly regarded Corporate practice in New York.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious corporate attorney looking to work on sophisticated private equity transactions, assume significant deal responsibility, and accelerate their progression within a well-established international platform.

The practice advises private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, institutional investors, and businesses across a wide range of industries on complex domestic and cross-border transactions.

The successful candidate will work closely with experienced partners and deal teams on high-value acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, strategic investments, and portfolio company transactions, with opportunities to manage significant aspects of deals independently and develop direct client relationships.

For particularly strong candidates, the firm is prepared to offer a meaningful signing bonus and may consider appointment at Counsel level, with a potential two-year pathway to partnership.

This creates a compelling opportunity for experienced associates seeking greater responsibility, stronger career progression, and a platform to establish themselves as future leaders in private equity M&A.

The Work

The role offers exposure to sophisticated private equity and corporate transactions, including:

• Private Equity Acquisitions: Advising private equity sponsors and portfolio companies on platform acquisitions, add-on investments, and buy-and-build strategies.
• Leveraged Buyouts: Supporting complex leveraged acquisition transactions, including transaction structuring, negotiation, and execution.
• Private Company M&A: Leading acquisitions, dispositions, strategic sales, and other sophisticated corporate transactions.
• Growth Equity & Minority Investments: Advising investors and businesses on growth capital investments, minority equity transactions, and related governance arrangements.
• Management Equity: Structuring and negotiating management equity arrangements and other incentive-related transaction documentation.
• Joint Ventures & Strategic Investments: Advising on joint ventures, strategic partnerships, and complex equity investment structures.
• Cross-Border Transactions: Working on international M&A matters involving multiple jurisdictions and multidisciplinary deal teams.
• Transaction Management: Drafting and negotiating purchase agreements, equity documents, ancillary agreements, and other principal transaction documents while managing key workstreams through closing.

The position provides an opportunity to take ownership of sophisticated transactions while developing a broad and commercially focused private equity practice.

About You

We are interested in speaking with attorneys who offer:

• A Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school with excellent academic credentials.
• 4–7 years of sophisticated corporate transactional experience gained within a top-tier BigLaw firm.
• Substantial experience representing private equity sponsors and/or portfolio companies on complex M&A transactions.
• Strong experience in private company acquisitions, dispositions, platform investments, and add-on transactions.
• Demonstrated ability to draft and negotiate purchase agreements, equity documents, and other principal transaction documentation.
• The ability to independently manage significant aspects of transactions and coordinate multiple deal workstreams.
• Strong commercial judgment, excellent client-facing skills, and the confidence to work directly with sophisticated clients.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• A proactive, collaborative approach and the ability to manage multiple transactions in a demanding environment.
• Admission to the New York Bar or eligibility for prompt admission.

Additional experience in leveraged buyouts, growth equity, minority investments, management equity arrangements, joint ventures, or cross-border M&A would be particularly attractive.

Attorneys currently practising within leading national or international corporate teams who are looking for greater deal ownership and a clearer long-term progression opportunity are encouraged to apply.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Sophisticated Private Equity Transactions
Work on complex sponsor-side acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, strategic investments, and cross-border M&A transactions for a diverse international client base.

Exceptional Career Progression
For particularly talented attorneys, the firm may consider a Counsel appointment with a potential two-year runway to partnership, offering an attractive alternative to the traditional associate progression structure.

Potential Signing Bonus
The firm is prepared to consider a meaningful signing bonus for exceptional candidates with the right level of experience and technical expertise.

Meaningful Deal Responsibility
Take ownership of significant transaction workstreams, negotiate directly with counterparties, and work closely with senior partners on complex and commercially important matters.

Direct Client Exposure
Develop relationships with private equity sponsors, investment professionals, portfolio company management teams, and other sophisticated corporate clients.

Global Platform & Cross-Border Opportunities
Benefit from the resources, international reach, and multidisciplinary capabilities of a global law firm while working on transactions across a broad range of industries.

Long-Term Practice Development
Build your reputation within an active transactional practice, strengthen your client relationships, and develop the commercial and leadership skills required for progression to senior roles.

Competitive Compensation & Benefits
A base salary of $320,000 – $440,000, depending on experience and qualifications, with potential discretionary bonuses, signing bonus opportunities for exceptional candidates, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Interested in Learning More?

If you're an experienced private equity M&A associate considering your next move in New York, this opportunity offers the chance to work on sophisticated transactions, assume greater responsibility, and develop your career within a leading international corporate practice.

The position will be particularly attractive to attorneys seeking a potential accelerated route to Counsel or partnership, alongside meaningful client exposure and the opportunity to establish a long-term practice.

All enquiries and applications will be handled in strict confidence.

To be considered, hit the apply button or contact Freddie at freddie@tposearch.com with your resume, cover letter, and law school transcript, deal sheet/representative matters.

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