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Aligned Talent Acquisition

Private Equity Associate Attorney

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  • Full Time
  • Philadelphia, PA
August 17, 2025 Attorney

Job Description

Private Equity Associate Attorney  | $260k–$390k| Philadelphia, PA (Hybrid)

A leading global law firm is seeking a Private Equity Associate with 3+ years of experience to join its highly regarded Private Equity practice. This group works with asset managers, investors, and portfolio companies on sophisticated, market-defining deals.

What You’ll Do

  • Advise clients on private equity and asset management M&A transactions, with a particular focus on GP stakes deals.

  • Manage components of transactions independently while collaborating with teams on complex matters.

  • Handle a broad range of corporate and transactional work, including:

    • Leveraged recapitalizations

    • Growth equity and venture capital investments and exits

    • Equity compensation structures

    • General corporate governance and compliance issues

  • Build strong relationships with clients and serve as a trusted advisor.

What You’ll Bring

  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

  • Licensed and in good standing with the Pennsylvania state bar.
  • 3+ years of private equity, asset management M&A, or related transactional experience.

  • Strong experience in asset management M&A (GP stakes transactions highly preferred).

  • Broad corporate and transactional background (M&A, growth equity, venture capital, leveraged recapitalizations).

  • Proactive, business-minded approach with excellent communication and relationship management skills.

Why Join

  • Opportunity to work on high-profile private equity and asset management transactions.

  • Exposure to GP stakes deals and other cutting-edge investment strategies.

  • Collaborate with a nationally recognized team in one of the most active private equity practices.

  • Competitive compensation ($260K–$390K) plus a comprehensive benefits package.

If you’re ready to elevate your private equity practice at a leading global platform, we’d love to hear from you.

 

Let’s chat about where you want to grow.

Reach out to Devney for a friendly, no-pressure conversation. 
devney@alignedtalentacquisition.com ‪(216) 772-3294‬

https://alignedtalentacquisition.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/devney-ayers/



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