Position: Mid-Level Corporate & Private Equity Associate

Location: Dallas, Chicago and Pittsburgh

Practice Area: Corporate and Private Equity

Overview

A leading national law firm is seeking a Mid-Level Associate to join its Corporate and Private Equity group. This position offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated transactions for premier private equity clients and participate in one of the most active middle-market deal teams in the country. The associate may sit in the firm’s Dallas, Chicago, or Pittsburgh office.

About the Practice

The Corporate and Private Equity Department is comprised of more than 90 attorneys nationwide, representing private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, limited partners, and emerging fund managers. The group regularly advises on:

• Leveraged buyouts and rollups
• Minority and junior capital investments
• Independent sponsor transactions
• Fund formation (PE, venture, growth, real estate)
• Distressed M&A and “going private” deals

The team is widely recognized for its Emerging Manager Program and consistently ranked as a top U.S. corporate law practice by PitchBook, Bloomberg, Mergermarket, and Refinitiv.

About the Firm

Founded in 1834, the firm has grown into a global leader with over 1,000 attorneys across 20+ offices. It is known for its collaborative culture, client-centric approach, and strategic excellence in complex transactional work.

Attorneys benefit from:

• Competitive salary and merit-based bonus structure
• Billable hour credit for pro bono work
• Flexible hybrid remote policy
• Early access to client-facing roles and partner mentorship
• Strong diversity and inclusion programs recognized industry-wide

What Associates Say

• Vault ranks the firm high for associate satisfaction, training, and substantive deal exposure.
• A mid-level PE associate shared:

“From diligence to deal-closing, you’re given ownership and trust. The pace is real, but the support is excellent.”

• Associates report access to blue-chip clients, national deal flow, and direct exposure to deal strategy and structuring.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials
• 4–5 years of experience in private equity M&A transactions
• Demonstrated ability to manage components of deal execution and interface with clients
• Excellent writing, negotiation, and organizational skills
• Admission to the Texas Bar required (or ability to waive in if relocating)