Private Equity Associate (4-6yrs) - Charleston Job at Direct Counsel, Charleston, SC

  • Direct Counsel
  • Charleston, SC

Job Description

Midlevel Private Equity Associate

Locations: Charleston, SC | Charlotte, NC | Pittsburgh, PA | Raleigh, NC

Compensation: $235,000 – $360,000 per year, based on experience

Direct Counsel is representing an Am Law 100 firm seeking a Midlevel Private Equity Associate with 4–6 years of relevant experience. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the corporate aspects of private equity transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, and the ongoing operations of portfolio companies.

This role provides an opportunity to work with a range of national and international clients and collaborate with attorneys across the firm's global platform. Candidates should be flexible, collaborative, and ready to step into a practice where they can grow in responsibility and client contact.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Advise private equity clients on the structuring, negotiation, and execution of mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures
  • Support legal aspects of the operations of portfolio companies, including governance and compliance
  • Draft and negotiate purchase agreements, operating/shareholder agreements, and related corporate documentation
  • Conduct due diligence and coordinate deal closings
  • Collaborate with colleagues across various practice areas and offices
Qualifications:
  • 4–6 years of experience in private equity and corporate transactional work
  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
  • Strong understanding of deal structures, portfolio company management, and transaction processes
  • Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills
  • Strong academic credentials and communication skills
  • Bar admission in good standing (or eligibility to waive in) for one of the listed jurisdictions
  • Willingness and ability to work flexible hours across time zones
Why Join:
  • Join a highly respected private equity practice with global reach
  • Work with a diverse, sophisticated client base
  • Receive mentorship and opportunities for accelerated responsibility
  • Be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking legal team

Job Tags

Private practice, Flexible hours

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