Job Description
Job Description
Private Equity Attorney (Boston)
Direct Counsel is seeking a Private Equity Attorney to join a prestigious Am Law 100 firm in Boston, MA. This position is part of the firm’s Professional Track Attorney program , offering attorneys the opportunity to work on high-profile client matters across cutting-edge practices, industries, and borders.
Summary
This role involves transactional work within the firm’s Private Equity practice , where the attorney will play a key role in M &A due diligence, leveraged buyout transactions, equity grants, and corporate governance matters. Strong performance in this role can lead to promotion opportunities and additional exposure to varied client engagements.
Job Responsibilities
- Conduct due diligence for M&A transactions.
- Support leveraged buyout transactions in all facets.
- Advise clients on equity grants and corporate governance matters.
- Analyze complex legal issues and apply legal principles to specific client matters.
- Provide timely and well-reasoned work product under deadlines.
- Maintain availability to meet client and firm expectations, including during evenings and weekends as needed.
- Collaborate with partners, clients, and colleagues across various practice groups.
Qualifications
- JD degree from an accredited law school.
- Admission to the Massachusetts bar is required.
- Minimum of 3 years of transactional law experience.
- Experience at an Am Law 100 firm or with the SEC is preferred.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong analytical, research, and writing skills.
- Excellent business judgment and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Work Environment & Compensation
- Hybrid work model with in-office expectations.
- Salary range: $151,315 - $378,685 per year , based on experience and geographic market.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision insurance, and 401(k).