Senior Associate Of Counsel

M&A (Private Equity) Senior Associate or Of Counsel

About the Role:

A leading international law firm is seeking a Senior Associate or Of Counsel to join its Private Equity practice in this role you will work closely with private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies on sophisticated high-value transactions and ongoing corporate matters.

You will take a lead role in structuring negotiating and executing complex deals while acting as a trusted advisor to clients. This position offers significant client exposure responsibility and the opportunity to contribute strategically to transactions from inception through closing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise private equity firms and portfolio companies on a wide range of transactions including equity investments co-investments and general corporate matters
• Draft and negotiate key transaction documents including:
• Limited liability company agreements
• Limited partnership agreements
• Shareholder and investor rights agreements
• Ancillary deal documentation
• Support day-to-day legal needs of private equity funds and portfolio companies
• Structure and advise on management equity and incentive arrangements
• Collaborate on mergers and acquisitions and broader transactional matters

Required Qualifications:

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school with strong academic credentials

• Minimum 5 years of relevant private equity experience

• Proven experience handling complex transactions for private equity clients

• Admission to the Texas Bar or ability to obtain admission

• Excellent drafting negotiation and communication skills

Preferred Experience:

• Familiarity with private equity fund structures and documentation
• Exposure to mergers and acquisitions transactions
• Experience advising on incentive equity arrangementssupportive environment

Why You Should Join:

• Work on high-impact complex deals with sophisticated clients across industries
• Be part of a collaborative and supportive culture that values individual contribution and growth
• Gain meaningful client interaction and leadership opportunities on transactions
• Access a global platform with strong cross-border capabilities and a diverse client base
• Join a firm consistently recognized for inclusion workplace culture and professional development
• Contribute to a practice that values both technical excellence and practical business judgment

Compensation & Benefits:

• The firm offers a highly competitive compensation package along with a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your professional and personal well-being including:
• Comprehensive medical coverage including infertility treatment gender-affirming care and behavioral health support
• Dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
• Flexible time off and paid holidays
• Up to 15 weeks of paid parental leave plus additional paid leave for birth parents
• Adoption assistance and family support programs
• Pre-tax healthcare dependent care and transportation accounts
• Backup childcare and eldercare support
• Education tutoring and college advising programs
• Wellbeing initiatives and employee assistance programs (including confidential counseling sessions)
• Potential eligibility for bonuses relocation support and bar-related expenses