Private Equity Attorney - San Francisco, United States - Direct Counsel

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    Description
    Direct Counsel is working with a leading global law firm who is seeking a talented and experienced attorney to join their dynamic Private Equity and M&A team. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with 4-5 years of experience in private equity and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) to contribute to cutting-edge transactions in a collaborative and innovative environment.

    Responsibilities:

    • Drafting and negotiating purchase and merger agreements, LLC and LP agreements, and other ancillary transaction documents
    • Meeting day-to-day requirements of private equity fund and portfolio company clients
    • Providing excellent legal counsel with a focus on business and strategic judgment
    • Playing a lead role as an extension of client business teams in a team-oriented environment

    Requirements:

    • 4-5 years of legal experience in private equity and M&A
    • Excellent drafting, writing, and analytical skills
    • Strong attention to detail, organizational, verbal, interpersonal, and project management skills
    • Prior large firm experience working with private equity sponsors
    • Good business and strategic judgment

    Compensation:

    The expected annual pay range for this position is $310,000 - $365,000. The final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience, and the candidate's skillset.

    Benefits:

    • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
    • Health savings account (with applicable medical plan)
    • Health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts
    • Pre-tax commuter benefits
    • Life insurance and AD&D
    • Long-term care coverage
    • Backup care for children and/or adults
    • Parental support benefits, including generous parental leave and fertility benefits
    • Vacation time accrual at the rate of four weeks per year
    • Sick time accrual at the rate of two weeks per year
    • 10 paid holidays each year