Position: Senior Corporate & Private Equity Associate

Location: Dallas, Pittsburgh, Charlotte, New York, Chicago, San Francisco, or Los Angeles – Century City

Practice Area: Corporate and Private Equity

Overview

A top national law firm is seeking a Senior Associate to join its Corporate and Private Equity team. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in private equity buyouts and M&A transactions, with the ability to independently lead deal execution and client relationships. The position offers flexibility across multiple office locations and the opportunity to work with one of the most active and respected PE practices in the country.

About the Practice

The Corporate and Private Equity Department includes more than 90 attorneys focused on middle-market and upper-middle-market transactions. The team represents top-tier private equity funds, independent sponsors, portfolio companies, and institutional investors in:

• Leveraged buyouts and rollups
• Minority and growth equity investments
• Independent sponsor deals
• “Going private” transactions
• Restructurings and distressed acquisitions

The department is also a leader in fund formation, representing emerging managers and limited partners in the formation of PE, venture, growth, mezzanine, and real estate funds. The practice is consistently ranked among the most active in the U.S. by PitchBook, Refinitiv, Bloomberg, and Mergermarket.

About the Firm

With a history dating back to 1834 and more than 1,000 lawyers globally, the firm is known for its entrepreneurial culture, collaborative approach, and commitment to diversity and inclusion. It has a long-standing reputation for excellence in private equity and corporate deal work.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary and merit-based bonus structure
• Billable hour credit for pro bono work
• Hybrid in-office/remote flexibility
• Robust training, mentoring, and development opportunities
• Consistent exposure to deal leadership and client interaction

What Associates Say

• Vault and Chambers USA highlight the PE team’s “fast-paced, collaborative deal flow” and “exceptionally high caliber of client base.”
• Associates describe the environment as:

“Entrepreneurial and hands-on—you're not buried in diligence memos; you're leading negotiations and building client trust early.”

• Reviews frequently cite meaningful partner access, strong support for client development, and consistent national deal volume.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school with excellent academic credentials
• 5–7 years of experience in private equity M&A at a national or highly regarded regional law firm
• Proven ability to lead deal teams and manage complex transactions
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and client communication skills
• Admission to the Texas Bar is required (or ability to waive in, depending on location)