Private Equity Mergers & Acquisitions Associate Attorney

Aligned Talent Acquisition•Boston, MA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in representing private equity sponsors, asset managers, investment firms, founders, and portfolio companies in sophisticated mergers and acquisitions and strategic investment transactions. The firm is an AmLaw 50 firm seeking a Private Equity Mergers & Acquisitions Associate Attorney to join its Boston office.

Requirements

3+ years of sophisticated private equity and mergers & acquisitions experience gained at a national or international law firm
Significant experience representing private equity sponsors, asset managers, investment firms, portfolio companies, and strategic investors
Strong experience handling asset management M&A transactions
Experience advising clients on mergers and acquisitions, leveraged recapitalizations, growth equity investments, venture capital financings, and liquidity events
Experience drafting and negotiating merger agreements, stock and asset purchase agreements, equity purchase agreements, recapitalization documents, investment agreements, and other corporate transaction documents
Experience advising clients on equity compensation matters in connection with corporate transactions
Ability to independently manage significant portions of sophisticated transactions while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary deal teams
Strong business judgment, drafting, negotiation, analytical, and client counseling skills
Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively manage client, investor, and opposing counsel relationships
Excellent academic credentials
J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required
Massachusetts bar admission required or ability to become admitted

Nice To Haves

GP stakes transaction experience strongly preferred
Partnership-track potential

Responsibilities

Representing private equity sponsors, asset managers, investment firms, founders, and portfolio companies in sophisticated mergers and acquisitions and strategic investment transactions.
Handling asset management M&A transactions, with GP stakes transaction experience strongly preferred.
Advising clients on mergers and acquisitions, leveraged recapitalizations, growth equity investments, venture capital financings, and liquidity events.
Drafting and negotiating merger agreements, stock and asset purchase agreements, equity purchase agreements, recapitalization documents, investment agreements, and other corporate transaction documents.
Advising clients on equity compensation matters in connection with corporate transactions.
Independently managing significant portions of sophisticated transactions while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary deal teams.
Client interaction and increasing responsibility on complex transactions.
Mentorship and business development opportunities.