Senior Corporate / Private Equity Associate Attorney – Charlotte, NC
Am Law 100 Firm | Private Equity | Mergers & Acquisitions | Corporate Transactions
Estimated Base Salary: $310,000–$420,000 | Depending on Experience
Ready to take your Corporate & Private Equity practice to the next level?
Aligned Talent Acquisition is recruiting for an experienced Senior Corporate / Private Equity Associate Attorney for an active opportunity with a highly respected, nationally recognized Am Law 100 firm in Charlotte, NC.
This is an exciting opportunity for a senior-level transactional attorney interested in sophisticated private equity investments, mergers and acquisitions, and complex corporate transactions.
If you're looking for high-level deal responsibility, meaningful client interaction, and the opportunity to take the next step in your corporate practice, I'd love to connect!
Ideal Background
We're particularly interested in attorneys with substantial experience in the following areas:
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Private Equity Transactions: Representing private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, or investors in acquisitions, dispositions, and other investment transactions.
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Mergers & Acquisitions: Leading or playing a significant role in complex buy-side and sell-side M&A transactions.
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Corporate Transactions: Advising clients on mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, reorganizations, and strategic investments.
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Transaction Documentation: Drafting and negotiating purchase agreements, merger agreements, disclosure schedules, and other complex transactional documents.
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Deal Management: Managing due diligence, coordinating closings, and overseeing multiple aspects of sophisticated transactions.
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Corporate Governance: Advising businesses, portfolio companies, and investors on corporate governance and general corporate matters.
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Client Interaction: Working directly with private equity sponsors, corporate executives, and other sophisticated clients.
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Leadership & Mentorship: Supervising junior associates, managing deal teams, and taking ownership of significant transactional responsibilities.
Candidates should possess excellent drafting, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills, along with the ability to independently manage complex transactions.
The Opportunity
The selected attorney may work on sophisticated corporate and private equity matters involving:
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Private equity acquisitions and dispositions
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Middle-market and complex M&A transactions
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Leveraged buyouts and strategic investments
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Portfolio company acquisitions and ongoing corporate counseling
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Joint ventures and corporate reorganizations
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Complex transaction structuring and negotiations
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Transaction management and deal closings
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Direct client interaction and leadership of transactional teams
Why Consider This Opportunity?
✅ Estimated base salary of $310,000–$420,000, depending on experience and qualifications
✅ Opportunity to join a nationally recognized Am Law 100 firm
✅ Sophisticated private equity and M&A transactions
✅ Exposure to private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, and corporate clients
✅ Significant deal responsibility and direct client interaction
✅ Opportunities to lead transactions and mentor junior associates
✅ Strong potential for continued professional growth and long-term career advancement
Interested in Learning More?
If you're a Senior Corporate / Private Equity Associate Attorney interested in sophisticated M&A transactions, competitive compensation, and meaningful career opportunities in Charlotte, I'd welcome a confidential conversation.
Whether you're actively considering a move or simply curious about the opportunity, I'd be happy to share more information.
This is an active opening, not an opportunistic or evergreen advertisement.
All inquiries are confidential. Your resume and identifying information will never be shared with a firm without your permission.
Devney Ayers
Owner & Director of Legal Recruiting
Aligned Talent Acquisition, LLC
5 Years of Legal Recruiting Experience
[email protected]
(216) 710-5174
https://alignedtalentacquisition.com