Private Equity Attorney

A law firm located in Boston, MA is seeking a highly skilled Private Equity Attorney to join their team. This position offers the opportunity to work on client projects across cutting-edge practices, industries, and borders. The ideal candidate will handle diligence on M&A transactions, support leveraged buy-out transactions, and represent clients in equity grants and corporate governance matters. This role requires a proactive, detail-oriented individual with a strong interest in transactional work.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Act as the primary attorney responsible for diligence on M&A transactions.
• Support leveraged buy-out transactions across all facets.
• Represent clients in connection with daily matters including equity grants and corporate governance.
• Analyze complex legal issues and apply legal principles and research to specific facts.
• Produce timely, accurate, and well-reasoned work product.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with partners, clients, staff, and third parties.
• Respond to correspondence, answer phone calls, and produce deliverables efficiently.
• Manage deadlines and expectations in a responsive manner.
• Maintain sustained and intense concentration for extended periods.
• Work under pressure to meet deadlines and client satisfaction.
• Participate in telephonic conferences, meetings at client offices, and firm-related meetings.
• Travel as required for client meetings, advocacy before tribunals or government agencies, and business development activities.
• Mentor and supervise junior lawyers and staff.
• Foster relationships and anticipate clients’ needs for continued engagement.
• Observe all firm policies and practices.

Requirements:

• JD degree.
• Admitted to practice in Massachusetts.
• 3+ years of transactional law experience, including direct and applicable AmLaw 100 law firm or SEC experience.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications:

• Admission to the Massachusetts Bar.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and writing skills.
• Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Good business judgment and the ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in research and problem-solving.
• Conceptual thinking and ability to influence others.
• Persuasive communication and management skills.
• Demonstrated interest in transactional work.

This Amlaw firm is best known for allowing its associates to find a balanced work load that best suites them. As a result, the company operates with an entrepreneurial culture, offers flexible face-time, and values diversity and a work space inclusive of everyone. This firm is also one that values pro-bono work?encouraging their associates to gain real-life experience and take charge of their own opportunities and success.