Mid-Senior Level Private Equity Associate

Location: Philadelphia

Experience Level: Mid to Senior (Licensed since 2020 or earlier)

Work Type: In-Office

About the Firm

The firm is a leading law firm with over 325 lawyers across offices in Columbus, Chicago, DuPage County, Illinois, New York, Indianapolis, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C. The firm is committed to fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive work environment. Its focus is on professional growth, work-life balance, and providing excellent service to clients.

Position Overview

The firm is seeking a midlevel or mid-to-senior level private equity attorney to join their Philadelphia office. Successful candidates will work with the busy Private Equity team in New York representing middle market and lower middle market private equity funds, family offices and independent sponsors in their investment strategies, including leveraged buyouts, mergers and acquisitions, structured equity investments, and other strategic transactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Gain experience as responsible attorney on M&A transactions
• Collaborate across practice groups and offices
• Engage in business development activities
• Work in a small office atmosphere with the resources of an AM Law 200 firm
• Receive training opportunities with growing levels of responsibility

• Qualifications
• Licensed to practice since 2020 or earlier
• Law firm experience with private equity transactions and direct client interaction
• Undergraduate degree in business
• Excellent law school and undergraduate credentials and references
• Strong business acumen
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Analytical skills
• Team-oriented mentality
• Highly motivated and self-starter
• Flexible and able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Experience working with diverse cultures and backgrounds

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits in a small office, mid-sized firm environment
• Quality benefit programs
• Workplace flexibility
• One-on-One career coaching and professional development opportunities

How to Apply

Please include a resume listing all significant and relevant experiences, representative deal sheet, and cover letter.

Candidates must have permanent authorization to work in the United States.

The firm embraces a work environment that is collaborative, welcoming, and focused on growth. To maintain its culture, the firm is committed to building an inclusive workplace where talented attorneys from all backgrounds serve clients, focus on professional development, and perform to their highest potential. The firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a participant in The Diversity Lab's Mansfield Rule 4.0.