Mid-Level Private Equity Associate Attorney

Several of our favorite partners in the Dallas market called us with an urgent request to find them several talented associates to join the firm's gilded Private Equity Group. Given how much we like and respect this client, we are dropping everything to focus on this amazing career opportunity for the winning associate candidates who call us to advance their careers. You will be working with two young and personable partners who have been at the firm 30+ years cumulatively - unheard of in this day and age, and which speaks volumes about the solid culture of the office. The firm itself is a Vault 15 international law firm with a thriving and stable Dallas office, and the Private Equity Group spans the Dallas, NYC, Boston and California markets with 20+ partners spread evenly throughout. What makes this position exciting beyond the norm for BigLaw? Aside from very top of the market (Cravath Scale) compensation, a no billable hours requirement, a work distribution process that fairly protects and engages associates, a very collegial group of lawyers who have practiced together for decades, and all the mentoring and advancement opportunities a BigLaw associate could ever ask for, the work this practice offers is an enticing mix of LBOs, growth equity, GP-led secondaries and special situations transactions for banner clientele. Candidates will be entrusted with extensive client contact and be on the front lines of structuring, drafting, and negotiating complex acquisitions and divestitures across a variety of industries including technology (software), food and beverage, and industrial transactions, amongst others.  All candidates for this position should have 3-5 years (2017-2019 JDs) of sophisticated transactional experience at a peer law firm. If you are looking to take your practice to the highest level in the Metroplex and to enjoy your work alongside a cohesive, collegial, and collaborative team, this is your opportunity. Out of market candidates seeking to put down roots in sunny and growing North Texas are encouraged to apply. For more information, please contact us today at jobs@kinneyrecruiting.com.