Lateral Corporate - M&A/Private Equity Associate

Job Overview
A prestigious law firm is seeking an associate to join its Private Equity team in Houston, Texas. The successful candidate will advise corporate clients and private equity funds on acquisitions, dispositions, minority investments, and other related corporate matters. This role requires a solid understanding of corporate law, market terms, and significant experience in reviewing and drafting transaction documents, as well as managing deals effectively. The ideal candidate will be driven, possess a business development-oriented mindset, and be capable of working autonomously with a high level of responsibility.

Location

• Houston, TX

Duties

• Advise corporate clients and private equity funds on mergers, acquisitions, dispositions, minority investments, and general corporate matters.
• Review and draft transaction documents related to M&A and private equity deals.
• Manage deal processes and provide effective deal management.
• Negotiate terms and work closely with clients to drive business development.
• Ensure compliance with corporate law and market standards.
• Work independently with a focus on high-level responsibilities and client interaction.

Requirements

• Associates from law school class years 2018 to 2021, with potential consideration for more senior candidates.
• Significant experience in M&A and private equity transactions.
• Strong understanding of corporate law and market terms.
• Proven ability to draft and review complex transaction documents.
• Experience with effective deal management and client relationship management.
• A driven personality with a business development-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage high levels of responsibility.

Education

• J.D. (Juris Doctor) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to the State Bar (Texas) required.

Skills

• Strong drafting, negotiation, and transactional skills.
• Solid understanding of corporate law and market terms.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle complex deals and high-pressure situations.
• Business development mindset and client management skills.

Benefits

• Health care coverage.
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation days.
• Parental leave.
• Basic life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Discretionary, performance-based bonuses.

This Vault 50 leading international law firm has been consistently ranked among the world's top law firms in industry surveys and major publications. Associates emphasize the firm's flexibility and the ability to work on cutting-edge, high-stakes matters with brilliant attorneys, as well as the ability to advise clients on some of today's most complex and significant matters. Associates described the firm as laid back and a BigLaw paradise. Associates are drawn to the firm's impressive reputation and headline hitting cases. One associate remarked at how happy he noticed attorneys working at this firm were. Junior attorneys obtain experience in document review and drafting, motion drafting, appellate brief drafting, first-chairing depositions, and working on memoranda for major clients. The firm is distinctively positioned in today's global marketplace and offers unparalleled, innovative thinking for clients with the most challenging needs. The attorneys at this firm aspire to handle all matters as partners with their clients. The firm leads retreats across its offices, allowing great networking opportunities. The firm also emphasizes a strong diversity and pro bono on its attorneys.