Associate General Counsel - Legal

PJT Partners is a global advisory-focused investment bank. Our team of senior professionals delivers a wide array of strategic advisory, shareholder advisory, restructuring and special situations and private fund advisory and placement services to corporations, financial sponsors, institutional investors and governments around the world. We offer a unique portfolio of advisory services designed to help our clients achieve their strategic objectives. We also provide, through PJT Park Hill, private fund advisory and fundraising services for alternative investment managers, including private equity funds, real estate funds and hedge funds.

From the beginning, PJT Partners has firmly believed that having the best people is key to building an enduring franchise. Our perspective was, and remains, that a great team brings in both top tier clients and appeals to a wide-range of diverse, talented colleagues. Fostering an inclusive culture, which welcomes differing perspectives and beliefs, enables us to provide the best advice and insights to our clients.

To learn more about PJT Partners, please visit our website at www.pjtpartners.com. 

PJT Partners is seeking to hire a highly skilled attorney to join our global Legal team. This role requires an individual who (i) is comfortable working within a fast-paced and energetic environment, (ii) possesses strong interpersonal skills, and (iii) is a consummate team player. This individual will work closely with, and advise each of, the PJT Partners business groups, with a focus on our Strategic Advisory and Capital Markets businesses, as well as our Corporate functions and the senior management of PJT Partners on various legal matters. This is a great opportunity for someone who can work independently and as part of a team.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Negotiating and drafting client engagement letters, non-disclosure agreements and related client agreements;
• Providing legal support to our Strategic Advisory business in connection with our role as a financial advisor for Mergers & Acquisitions and Capital Markets transactions, including advising on fairness opinions and valuation materials, proxy disclosures, regulatory filings and other transaction-related matters;  
• Providing legal support for the Corporate functions on various firm-wide initiatives, including the review of non-disclosure agreements and third-party vendor agreements; and
• Working closely with our Compliance team on regulatory matters across our various businesses. 

PJT Partners seeks to hire individuals who are highly motivated, intelligent and have demonstrated excellence in prior endeavors. In addition, qualified candidates will possess the following:

• 5-8 years in the practice of law;
• Experience at a law firm or internal counsel at a financial institution;
• M&A Investment Banking and Capital markets experience preferred;
• Strong negotiation skills;
• Strong analytical, prioritization and organization skills;
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Expected annualized base salary of $150,000 to $210,000.

This range represents the low and high ends of the expected annualized base salary for this position. The specific base salary received by any employee will be informed by a number of factors, including but not limited to, role level and scope, location, candidate’s relevant qualifications, skills and experience.

Base salary is one component of PJT Partners’ compensation structure. In addition to base salary, PJT Partners’ compensation structure may include additional rewards, incentives and benefits, including but not limited to, a discretionary bonus component.

PJT is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of, and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity expression, disability, medical condition, genetic information or predisposition, veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense or stalking, or any other category protected by law. PJT Partners also complies with all applicable laws with regard to providing reasonable accommodation of disabilities to applicants. For more information or to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

California Applicants: PJT Partners will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records in a manner consistent with applicable law including, but not limited to, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and/or Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

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*In order to be considered, please ensure your resume/CV is submitted in PDF format.