Private Equity Associate Attorney

2 weeks ago

San Francisco, CA, United States Pernini Legal, LLC Full time
PRIVATE EQUITY ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

Location: San Francisco, CA

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Our client, a global AmLaw 50 firm, is seeking a talented Associate Attorney to join its nationally recognized Private Equity Practice Group. This is an exceptional opportunity to work on sophisticated, market-leading transactions for top-tier private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies across diverse industries. The role offers a high degree of responsibility, client interaction, and cross-border exposure within a collaborative and high-performance environment.

Candidate Profile
  • JD from a top-tier law school with a strong academic record
  • Active Bar Admission in California, in good standing
  • 4-6 years of substantive experience in private equity transactions
  • Transactional Expertise: Significant experience with mergers and acquisitions (M&A), leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations, and portfolio company operations
  • Deal Leadership: Proven ability to lead deal teams and manage complex transactions from inception to closing
  • Prior AmLaw 100 or similarly sophisticated law firm experience preferred
  • Strong drafting, negotiation, and organizational skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop strong client relationships
Key Responsibilities
  • Represent private equity sponsors and portfolio companies in domestic and cross-border M&A, leveraged buyouts, and strategic transactions
  • Lead and manage all phases of complex transactions, including structuring, negotiation, documentation, and closing
  • Draft and negotiate purchase agreements, equity documents, and ancillary agreements
  • Collaborate with colleagues across tax, finance, regulatory, and other practice groups to provide integrated legal solutions
  • Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, offering strategic guidance and responsive counsel
Why Join Us?

This is a rare chance to join one of the nation's most respected private equity practices, where you'll work on high-profile deals that shape industries and markets. You'll enjoy the benefits of a global platform with cutting-edge resources, a culture that prizes collaboration and excellence, and a commitment to professional development. Our client offers associates meaningful responsibility early in their careers, robust mentorship, and a clear path for advancement-all within an environment that values innovation, inclusion, and long-term success.

Compensation & Benefits
  • Competitive Salary: $310,000+, commensurate with experience and class year
  • Eligibility to earn bonuses
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package: Includes medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance, extensive emotional health resource programs, social connectedness programs, 401(k) and retirement plans, generous PTO, parental leave, family concierge, commuter benefits, relocation allowance, professional development resources, and additional perks


Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and law school transcript for consideration.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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