Job Title: Private Equity Attorney
Job Location: San Francisco, CA
Job Overview: A distinguished law firm in San Francisco is seeking a Private Equity Attorney with 4-5 years of experience in private equity, mergers, and acquisitions. The candidate will play a key role in supporting private equity fund clients and their portfolio companies. This position is ideal for a professional with strong business judgment, who thrives in a collaborative and fast-paced environment and is looking to contribute to complex transactional projects.
Duties:
- Lead the drafting and negotiation of purchase and merger agreements.
- Draft and review LLC, LP, and other ancillary transaction documents.
- Support private equity fund clients and portfolio companies in day-to-day legal matters.
- Act as a strategic extension of client business teams.
- Collaborate closely with internal and external teams in a dynamic work environment.
- Ensure transactions are executed efficiently while maintaining high attention to detail.
Requirements:
- 4-5 years of experience in private equity and mergers and acquisitions.
- Experience with drafting and negotiating legal agreements such as purchase and merger agreements, LLC, LP agreements, and related documents.
- Prior experience in a large law firm environment, particularly with private equity sponsors.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Strong business judgment and strategic thinking skills.
Education:
- A Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school with excellent academic credentials.
Certifications:
- Active Bar membership in the state of California (or the ability to obtain membership promptly).
Skills:
- Excellent drafting, writing, and analytical skills.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Exceptional verbal and interpersonal communication abilities.
- Strong project management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Job Location:
Benefits:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Health savings account (with the applicable medical plan).
- Pre-tax commuter benefits and flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care.
- Firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- Generous vacation (four weeks per year), sick time (two weeks per year), and 10 paid holidays.
- Generous parental leave and fertility benefits.
- Access to backup care services for children and adults.
- Opportunity to attend a detailed orientation covering the full range of benefits and resources.
