Job Overview

A law firm in Boston, MA, is seeking a qualified Private Equity Attorney with 4-5 years of experience in private equity and mergers and acquisitions. The ideal candidate should possess excellent drafting, analytical, and interpersonal skills, along with a strong attention to detail. The role requires expertise in negotiating various transaction documents, playing a lead role in client interactions, and demonstrating good business judgment.

Job Details

Duties:

• Drafting and negotiating purchase and merger agreements, LLC and LP agreements, and other ancillary transaction documents.
• Meeting day-to-day requirements of private equity fund and portfolio company clients.
• Providing legal counsel and support to client business teams in a team-oriented and dynamic environment.

Requirements:

• 4-5 years of private equity and mergers and acquisitions experience.
• Excellent drafting, writing, and analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail, and organizational, verbal, interpersonal, and project management skills.
• Good business and strategic judgment.
• Prior large firm experience working with private equity sponsors.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the State Bar.

Certifications:

• Certification in mergers and acquisitions or related field (preferred).

Skills:

• Proficiency in drafting and negotiating various legal documents.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Project management skills.

Job Location

Boston, MA

Benefits

The firm offers a full range of elective benefits, including medical, health savings account, dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long-term care coverage, backup care for children and/or adults, and other parental support benefits. Additionally, benefited employees receive firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short-term medical benefits, and accrue vacation time at four weeks per year, sick time at the rate of two weeks per year, and 10 paid holidays each year. The firm provides generous parental leave and fertility benefits.

Creative lawyering in a laid back environment is big draw for associates at this Amlaw firm. This California-based firm is highly regarded as one of the most innovative firms in the market. The firm is best known for its technology work and life sciences clients, and is generally recognized as the top legal provider for emerging companies. The California culture of the firm fosters a collaborative and social workplace, while the sophisticated training and meaningful attorney mentorship help develop associates into world class lawyers.