Mid-Level Corporate & Private Equity Associate Attorney

Location: Pittsburgh, PA Additional Location: Dallas, TX Practice Area: Corporate & Private Equity A leading Am Law firm is seeking a mid-level Corporate & Private Equity Associate Attorney with 3–6 years of mergers and acquisitions experience to support its nationally recognized Corporate and Private Equity practice. The ideal candidate will have experience with private equity-led M&A transactions or acquisitions for private equity funds. The Corporate and Private Equity practice handles a broad range of sophisticated private equity transactions, including: Leveraged buyouts Independent sponsor transactions Roll-ups Minority and junior capital investments Going-private transactions Acquisitions of distressed and troubled companies Private equity, growth equity, venture capital, mezzanine, and real estate fund formations Representation of emerging managers, general partners, and limited partners The Associate Attorney will have the opportunity to work on sophisticated, complex transactions within a large national private equity platform. Candidates should be capable of taking M&A transactions from inception through closing, including drafting and negotiating complex transactional documents and working directly with clients and colleagues. Qualifications3–6 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions Experience with private equity-led M&A transactions or acquisitions for private equity funds preferred Ability to lead M&A transactions from start to finish Experience drafting and negotiating complex transactional documents Strong academic record Excellent legal writing and oral communication skills Ability to work independently with clients and colleagues Strong interpersonal and organizational skills Pennsylvania Bar admission required Willingness to leverage innovative technology platforms, including AI tools, to enhance legal research, drafting, and analytical work The firm offers competitive compensation, excellent benefits, bonus opportunities, billable-hour credit for pro bono work, and a hybrid work environment with meaningful support for professional development and career growth.