Senior Corporate & Private Equity Associate

Mcguire•Pittsburgh, PA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

McGuire Woods is seeking an Associate to support its Corporate and Private Equity practice. This role offers an opportunity to shape the future of private equity at a firm that invests in its employees' growth. The position is within a nationally recognized private equity practice, providing deal-making expertise, cutting-edge resources, and genuine opportunities for advancement. The firm is looking for a driven associate with 5-7 years of acquisitions experience to lead transactions for a dynamic PE platform. The Private Equity Transactions Practice Group represents over 200 PE firms and portfolio companies, advising clients on M&A, financings, and strategic counsel across various industries, with a focus on healthcare private equity and independent sponsor work. Attorneys are expected to operate with an investment banking mindset, identifying opportunities, cultivating relationships, and connecting clients with investors. The firm, McGuire Woods, has a long history of providing legal solutions and offers competitive salaries, hours, merit bonus opportunities, and billable hours credit for pro bono work, along with meaningful support for lawyer careers.

Requirements

Five to seven years of experience in acquisitions for private equity funds.
Demonstrated ability to quarterback transactions.
A strong academic record.
Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
A collaborative spirit and genuine enthusiasm for working with innovative technology platforms.
Must be barred in Pennsylvania.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Harvey AI to accelerate research, streamline drafting, and sharpen analysis.

Responsibilities

Lead transactions for one of the most dynamic PE platforms in the country.
Advise clients across the full investment lifecycle and up and down the capital stack, from M&A and financings to day-to-day strategic counsel.
Operate with an investment banking mindset, proactively identifying opportunities, cultivating relationships, and connecting clients with investors and contacts.
Drive deals and provide strategic thinking and client engagement.