Associate, M&A Private Equity

White & Case•Chicago, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

White & Case 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 private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies on mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, corporate restructurings, and general corporate matters. The position requires excellent academic credentials and legal knowledge, commercial awareness, and an enthusiasm for deal making. Candidates should bring strong drafting, writing, analytical, organizational, communication, interpersonal, and project management skills, along with attention to detail. Experience drafting and negotiating purchase and merger agreements, equity documents such as LPAs and LLCAs, and other ancillary transaction documents is expected, as is experience supporting the day-to-day needs of private equity funds and portfolio companies. The role reports to a Partner.

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 the ability to become admitted, and good standing.
Strong academic record and intellectual curiosity.
Excellent drafting, writing, and analytical skills.
Commercial and business awareness.
Outstanding communication skills, including verbal and interpersonal skills.
Strong time management skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure while managing multiple projects.
Strong organizational, project management, and attention-to-detail skills.
Professional presence and a client-service focus.
Strong judgment; proactive, resourceful, takes initiative, and is a self-starter.
Ability to work as a team player.
Fluency in English.

Nice To Haves

Creative thinker.
Driven by 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 the execution of deals from inception to closing.
Provide strategic legal advice to private equity sponsors and portfolio companies.
Collaborate with internal teams and clients to ensure smooth transaction processes.