Private Equity Associate Raleigh
Listed on 2026-01-19
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Law/Legal
Business Law, Intellectual Property, Legal Counsel, Financial Law
Midlevel Private Equity Associate
Locations :
Charleston, SC | Charlotte, NC | Pittsburgh, PA | Raleigh, NC
Compensation : $235,000 - $360,000 per year, based on experience
Direct Counsel is representing an Am Law 100 firm seeking a Midlevel Private Equity Associate with 4-6 years of relevant experience. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the corporate aspects of private equity transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, and the ongoing operations of portfolio companies.
This role provides an opportunity to work with a range of national and international clients and collaborate with attorneys across the firm's global platform. Candidates should be flexible, collaborative, and ready to step into a practice where they can grow in responsibility and client contact.
Key Responsibilities- Advise private equity clients on the structuring, negotiation, and execution of mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures
- Support legal aspects of the operations of portfolio companies, 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
- 4-6 years of experience in private equity and corporate transactional work
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
- Strong understanding of deal structures, portfolio company management, and transaction processes
- Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills
- Strong academic credentials and communication skills
- Bar admission in good standing (or eligibility to waive in) for one of the listed jurisdictions
- Willingness and ability to work flexible hours across time zones
- Join a highly respected private equity practice with global reach
- Work with a diverse, sophisticated client base
- Receive mentorship and opportunities for accelerated responsibility
- Be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking legal team
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