BCL Legal · 11 hours ago
Associate
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$310K/yr - $420K/yr
2+ years expBCL Legal is a leading international law firm with a premier reputation in private equity and M&A. The Private Equity M&A Associate will support sponsor-side and portfolio-company transactions, managing due diligence processes and drafting transaction documents while interacting with clients and other advisors.
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Hiring Manager
Greg McKenzie
Responsibilities
Draft and negotiate primary and ancillary transaction documents, including purchase agreements, equity documents, and disclosure schedules
Manage due diligence processes and coordinate with specialists across tax, finance, antitrust, and regulatory teams
Support transaction structuring, including equity rollovers, management incentive arrangements, and sponsor governance rights
Advise on add-on acquisitions, carve-outs, and exit transactions for PE-backed portfolio companies
Interact directly with clients, opposing counsel, and other advisors
Qualification
Required
JD from a top-tier law school
2–5 years of experience in private equity and/or M&A transactions at a leading law firm
Strong drafting, analytical, and project-management skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Preferred
Prior sponsor-side experience preferred, but not required
Company
BCL Legal
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51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase