Private Equity Associate (4-6yrs) - Charleston

Job Description

Job Description

Midlevel Private Equity Associate

Locations : Charleston, SC | Charlotte, NC | Pittsburgh, PA | Raleigh, NC

Compensation : $235,000 – $360,000 per year, based on experience

Direct Counsel is representing an Am Law 100 firm seeking a Midlevel Private Equity Associate with 4–6 years of relevant experience. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the corporate aspects of private equity transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, and the ongoing operations of portfolio companies.

This role provides an opportunity to work with a range of national and international clients and collaborate with attorneys across the firm’s global platform. Candidates should be flexible, collaborative, and ready to step into a practice where they can grow in responsibility and client contact.

Key Responsibilities :

Advise private equity clients on the structuring, negotiation, and execution of mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures

Support legal aspects of the operations of portfolio companies, including governance and compliance

Draft and negotiate purchase agreements, operating / shareholder agreements, and related corporate documentation

Conduct due diligence and coordinate deal closings

Collaborate with colleagues across various practice areas and offices

Qualifications :

4–6 years of experience in private equity and corporate transactional work

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Strong understanding of deal structures, portfolio company management, and transaction processes

Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills

Strong academic credentials and communication skills

Bar admission in good standing (or eligibility to waive in) for one of the listed jurisdictions

Willingness and ability to work flexible hours across time zones

Why Join :

Join a highly respected private equity practice with global reach

Work with a diverse, sophisticated client base

Receive mentorship and opportunities for accelerated responsibility

Be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking legal team