Private Equity and M&A Junior Associate

The firm A Premier global AmLaw top 25 Law firm are looking to appoint an Attorney to join their market-leading Private Equity and M&A practice in one of their offices across New York, Chicago or Boston. Their formidable M&A team provide expert advice to leading financial sponsors, portfolio companies and multinational corporations on complex domestic and cross-border transactions. Recognised for their collaborative culture and highly commercial approach, this firm are consistently involved in some of the market's most significant acquisitions, disposals, investments and take-private transactions. Associates within this firm benefit from working alongside renowned dealmakers, gaining early responsibility, direct client exposure and the opportunity to play a key role on sophisticated, high-value matters. With a fully integrated platform spanning corporate, finance, tax and regulatory disciplines, this firm offers an exceptional environment for lawyers seeking first-class transactional experience with. What the role looks like day-to-day * Supporting private equity sponsors and portfolio companies on a broad range of transactions, including leveraged buyouts, acquisitions, disposals, carve-outs, minority investments and exit processes. * Drafting, reviewing and negotiating principal transaction documents, including purchase agreements, disclosure schedules, and ancillary transaction documents. * Managing legal due diligence processes, identify key risk areas and prepare clear, commercial advice for clients and deal teams. * Acting as a day-to-day point of contact for clients, opposing counsel and advisers throughout the transaction lifecycle. * Leading transaction management processes, including deal timelines, virtual data rooms, signing and closing deliverables, and post-closing obligations. * Supporting and participating in negotiations with counterparties, lenders and management teams. * Reviewing and analysing complex legal, commercial and regulatory issues arising during transactions and develop practical solutions. * Working closely with leveraged finance teams to align acquisition structures, financing terms and deal execution strategies. * Preparing and delivering client-facing summaries, risk assessments and transaction updates for sponsors, portfolio companies and management teams. * Contributing to business development initiatives, client presentations, thought leadership and market-facing activities. About you You will have: * 2-5 years' experience gained within a leading M&A, Private Equity or Corporate practice. * Strong experience advising on acquisitions, disposals and private equity transactions. * Excellent drafting, negotiation and project management skills. * Commercial mindset with the ability to balance legal risk against business objectives. * Experience managing multiple high-value transactions simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. * Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the confidence to interact directly with senior clients and stakeholders. * Ability to thrive in a collaborative, high-performance and deal-driven environment. What sets the firm apart? Unlike other firms at this level, this firm effortlessly combines top-tier transactional expertise with a genuinely pragmatic client-focused approach. this firm's Private Equity team works closely with their market-leading borrow-side leveraged finance Practice which enables sponsors to receive seamless advice across M&A, Finance, Tax and regulations under one roof. Associates at this firm benefit from significant responsibility, direct access to partners and clients, and involvement in high-profile, market-leading deals from an early stage. The firm's collaborative culture, international reach and commitment to developing future leaders create an environment where ambitious lawyers can build first-class technical skills while accelerating their career progression.