Mid-Level Private Equity/M&A Associate

Choate, Hall & Stewart LLP
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
Mar 07, 2025
Since launching one of the first ever private equity funds in 1983, Choate has gained national recognition as a leading firm for middle market private equity buyouts and as a global leader in private equity fund formation. Our integrated team has built a reputation for being strategic, commercially minded, and results oriented, and for working efficiently and effectively with all parties in the deal. Job Functions / Responsibilities Representing investors, portfolio companies, and management teams in negotiating and structuring equity financings, leveraged buyouts, and other M&A transactions (including add-on acquisitions, carve-outs, and other divestitures). Handling recapitalizations and related deal structures. Providing exceptional client service to industry-leading middle-market private equity funds and their portfolio companies. Qualifications 3-7 years of experience in the areas of equity financings, leveraged buyouts, M&A transactions, and recapitalizations. Excellent professional judgment. Strong commitment to delivering exceptional client service. Preference for candidates with large firm experience, especially working with recurring client teams. Desire to work in a top-ranked Private Equity group focused exclusively on the middle market. Schedule The Firm is currently operating in a hybrid model, with the requirement that everyone should be in the office at least three days per week. This schedule is subject to change dependent on Firm, department and client needs, and will be routinely evaluated. Work Authorization Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship by the Firm (either now or in the future.). About the Firm Choate, one of the nation's premier law firms, is different from most BigLaw firms in ways we believe materially benefit our clients and our talent. All of our lawyers are under one roof in Boston, focused in areas where we practice at the top of the market, nationally and internationally, and represent clients in their largest and most significant matters.