Associate, M&A Private Equity

White & Case LLP•Washington, DC

1d•$310,000 - $390,000

About The Position

White & Case’s globally recognized Mergers & Acquisitions Practice provides legal services for complex public and private transactions, including strategic planning, due diligence, negotiation, and execution of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and other business combinations. The practice serves multinational corporations, private equity firms, and banks, and supports clients with regulatory compliance, risk management, and transaction structuring. The firm is seeking a midlevel associate with private equity experience to join its M&A Corporate / PE practice in the New York office. The associate will advise sponsors and portfolio companies on mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, corporate restructurings, and general corporate matters. The role calls for strong legal knowledge, commercial awareness, excellent drafting and analytical abilities, attention to detail, and effective organizational, communication, interpersonal, and project management skills. Experience drafting and negotiating purchase and merger agreements, equity documents such as LPAs and LLCAs, and ancillary transaction documents is expected, along with experience addressing the day-to-day needs of private equity fund and portfolio company clients. The position reports to a Partner. The stated salary range is US$310,000–US$390,000. White & Case offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package. Exempt roles are eligible for performance bonuses.

Requirements

At least 4 years of predominantly private equity experience.
Juris Doctor (JD), LLM, or foreign equivalent degree from an accredited law school.
Admission to the New York bar, or ability to become admitted, and good standing.
Strong academic record and intellectual curiosity.
Commercial and business awareness.
Outstanding communication skills and fluency in English.
Strong time management skills and ability to remain calm under pressure while managing multiple projects.
Excellent drafting skills.
Strong professional presence, client service focus, and judgment.
Ability to work as a team player.
Proactive, resourceful, self-starting approach and initiative.
Interest in professional growth.

Responsibilities

Represent private equity sponsors in M&A transactions and other investment deals.
Draft and negotiate complex transaction documents.
Supervise and train junior associates involved in transactions.
Manage deal execution from inception to closing.
Provide strategic legal advice to private equity sponsors and portfolio companies.
Collaborate with internal teams and clients to support smooth transaction processes.
Advise on mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, corporate restructurings, and general corporate matters.