PE/M&A Associate Mid-level @ Leading Global Law Firm - San Mateo - Whistler Partners

    Whistler Partners
    Whistler Partners San Mateo

    4 hours ago

    Legal
    Description

    Overview

    Our client is seeking a talented and driven attorneys to join our Corporate and Private Equity / Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) team. The ideal candidates will have 4–6 years of experience advising corporate clients and private equity sponsors on complex domestic and cross-border transactions.

    This is an opportunity to join a dynamic, nationally recognized practice that represents leading private equity firms and strategic buyers across industries. Our team advises on acquisitions, dispositions, leveraged buyouts, rollups, minority investments, "going private" transactions, and other sophisticated corporate matters.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Lead and manage all aspects of M&A and private equity transactions, including due diligence, drafting and negotiating definitive and ancillary agreements, and overseeing the transaction process from inception to closing.
    • Advise private equity funds and corporate clients on structuring and executing acquisitions, dispositions, and investments.
    • Manage client relationships and supervise junior associates and staff to ensure smooth deal execution and excellent client service.
    • Coordinate cross-office and cross-practice teams to handle complex transactions efficiently and effectively.
    • Contribute to business development and client outreach initiatives, including cultivating relationships with emerging managers and institutional investors.

    Qualifications

    • 4–6 years of experience in M&A and/or private equity transactions from a top-tier law firm.
    • Strong academic credentials from a nationally recognized law school.
    • Demonstrated ability to lead deals and handle significant responsibilities with a high degree of autonomy.
    • Excellent drafting, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
    • Entrepreneurial and client-service oriented mindset, with an interest in developing long-term client relationships.
    • Bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction; Must be admitted in the location where you will practice.

    Our Practice

    Our Corporate and Private Equity department includes attorneys nationwide, focusing on all aspects of private equity and corporate transactional work. We are consistently ranked among the top firms in M&A and private equity league tables (PitchBook, Bloomberg) and represent some of the world's leading private equity sponsors.

    Culture and Career Development

    We are proud of our collegial, inclusive, and growth-oriented culture. Our team blends lateral and organically developed talent, fostering mentorship, collaboration, and professional advancement. Associates are entrusted with client-facing responsibilities early in their careers, gaining exposure to top-tier deals and sophisticated clients.

    Our firm is regularly recognized for its commitment to diversity, empathy in leadership, and positive workplace culture, including certification as a "Great Place to Work."

    Locations

    Associates may sit in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Dallas, Pittsburgh, or Charlotte.

    About Whistler Partners

    Matchmakers, Not Headhunters

    Whistler Partners is a boutique matchmaking firm focused on counseling the best and the brightest attorneys over the course of their careers. We believe that the right move comes from working closely with talent to curate their long-term career paths. When it comes to career advice, what matters is not the size of the agency but the strength of your individual recruiter.

    We readily admit that we are elite and only work with the best – after all, a little elitism is okay when it comes to your career. Employers love us because we are picky about whom we represent, and attorneys love us because we get them their dream jobs.


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