PRIVATE EQUITY ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

Location: New York, NY
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Our client, a premier AmLaw 50 firm, is seeking a talented and motivated Mid-Level Associate Attorney to join its Private Investment Funds (PIF) Group within the Private Equity Practice, with a particular focus on secondary and liquidity transactions. This is an exceptional opportunity to work on sophisticated, market-shaping secondaries and co-investment deals for top-tier private equity sponsors, fund managers, and secondary investors operating in the global private capital markets.

Candidate Profile

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
• Active Bar Admission in New York, in good standing, or eligibility to obtain admission promptly
• 3–6 years of substantive experience in private investment funds or private equity transactions
• Experience advising on and managing significant components of secondary transactions for private equity sponsors and secondary investors
• Familiarity with general fundraising, co-investments, and other fund-related transactions is a plus
• Proven ability to draft and negotiate complex fund and transaction documents with precision and commercial insight
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and coordinate across client and internal teams
• Prior experience at an AmLaw 100 or similarly sophisticated firm required
• Soft Skills: Exceptional communication, analytical, and client management skills; thrives in a collaborative, high-performance team environment

Key Responsibilities

• Advise private equity sponsors, secondary investors, and fund managers on secondary transactions and liquidity solutions
• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction and fund documents
• Support fund formation, co-investment, and other complex investment structures
• Collaborate with partners and cross-practice teams (M&A, tax, regulatory, and finance) to deliver integrated legal and strategic advice
• Manage due diligence processes and coordinate with counterparties and advisors throughout all deal stages
• Provide guidance on evolving market trends, regulatory considerations, and strategic opportunities in the secondaries space

Why Join Us?

This role offers a rare opportunity to join a high-performing PIF team operating within one of the nation’s most sophisticated Private Equity practices at a globally recognized firm. You will gain unparalleled exposure to cutting-edge secondary transactions across multiple industries. The firm’s elite platform, deep bench of top-tier practitioners, and commitment to professional development create an environment where attorneys thrive. You’ll benefit from direct client interaction, hands-on transactional experience, and structured mentorship designed to accelerate your growth and expand your influence in the private equity space.

For ambitious associates seeking to elevate their careers, this position offers the perfect balance of prestige, complexity, and collaboration—backed by a culture that prizes excellence, innovation, and long-term success.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: Annual base salary is expected to range from $260,000 – $390,000, depending on experience, qualifications, and market factors
• Comprehensive Benefits: Includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; 401(k) plan; paid maternal and paternal leave; generous vacation and time off; wellness initiatives; and commuter benefits
• Additional Perks: Include pet insurance, tuition reimbursement, FSA/HSA accounts, Dependent Care FSA, long term care, Health Advocate, a range of reproductive health benefits, and a concierge program, among others

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit a resume, law school transcript, cover letter indicating preferred location, and deal sheet for consideration.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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