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Private Equity Associate, Boston · Vault Top 20 FirmMid-level corporate associate for a private equity practice advising financial sponsors and portfolio companies on M&A, leveraged buyouts, divestitures, and general corporate matters. Requires 5-6 years of significant deal experience at a major law firm.Ref VPO-1121
M&A and Private Equity Associate, New York · Vault Top 10 FirmAssociate advising public and private companies, financial institutions, and private equity firms on domestic and cross-border M&A, leveraged buyouts, carve-outs, and minority investments, plus related corporate governance matters. Requires at least four years of M&A experience and New York admission.Ref VPO-1116
Corporate and Impact Associate, San Diego, San Francisco & New York · Band 1 Impact Investing PracticeMid-level corporate associate for a social enterprise and impact investing practice. Work spans private equity, venture capital, growth equity, financings, and secondary transactions, plus governance and fiduciary advice to nonprofits, foundations, corporations, and asset managers. Requires 3-6 years of corporate transactional experience and state bar admission.Ref VPO-1114
Executive Compensation & M&A Associate, Multiple US Locations · Premier Technology FirmPremier technology firm seeks a mid-level compensation and benefits associate with 4-5 years of experience focused on executive and equity compensation, including in connection with strategic and private equity M&A transactions and day-to-day counseling. Experience with growth-stage technology and life sciences companies is ideal; qualified plan, ESOP and health and welfare experience is a plus. Responsibilities include resolving executive pay and benefits issues in deals, designing equity and cash incentive plans and executive agreements, and drafting SEC compensation disclosures. Bar admission in the office's state required.Ref VPO-1108
Private Equity M&A Associate, Los Angeles · Vault Top 30 FirmJunior associate (class of 2025) to join a private equity group. Some experience with or demonstrated interest in private M&A and growth equity transactions expected, including familiarity with diligence, ancillary workstreams and organizing signing/closing processes. Strong academics, comparable law firm experience and good judgment required. Relevant bar admission or eligibility required.Ref VPO-1090
Private Equity M&A Associate, San Francisco · Vault Top 30 FirmJunior associate (class of 2025) to join a private equity group. Some experience with or demonstrated interest in private M&A and growth equity transactions expected, including familiarity with diligence, ancillary workstreams and organizing signing/closing processes. Strong academics, comparable law firm experience and good judgment required. Relevant bar admission or eligibility required.Ref VPO-1089
Private Equity M&A Associate, Boston · Vault Top 30 FirmJunior associate (class of 2025) to join a private equity group. Some experience with or demonstrated interest in private M&A and growth equity transactions expected, including familiarity with diligence, ancillary workstreams and organizing signing/closing processes. Strong academics, comparable law firm experience and good judgment required. Relevant bar admission or eligibility required.Ref VPO-1088
Private Equity M&A Associate, New York City · Vault Top 30 FirmJunior associate (class of 2025) to join a private equity group. Some experience with or demonstrated interest in private M&A and growth equity transactions expected, including familiarity with diligence, ancillary workstreams and organizing signing/closing processes. Strong academics, comparable law firm experience and good judgment required. Relevant bar admission or eligibility required.Ref VPO-1087
Corporate M&A Associate, Multiple US Locations · Premier Venture Capital FirmMid-level to senior associate (roughly 3–6 years) to join a corporate M&A group, collaborating closely with the general corporate team. Candidates with mixed M&A and general transactional experience seeking to move to full-time M&A will be considered. Demonstrated M&A and/or private equity experience and an interest in emerging growth companies and funds expected. New York or California bar admission or eligibility required.Ref VPO-1086
Mergers and Acquisitions Associate, New York City · Vault Top 20 FirmAssociate with 2–6 years of M&A and strategic transactions experience to join an M&A practice. Work includes domestic and cross-border, buy- and sell-side deals, divestitures, strategic alliances, spin-offs, carve-outs, leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations and tender offers for corporates, private equity firms, investment banks and privately held companies. Strong research, analytical and client-service skills expected. State bar admission or eligibility required.Ref VPO-1084
Corporate M&A Associate, Houston & Washington DC · Vault Top 30 FirmMid-level associate for a corporate/M&A practice. 3–6 years of experience across public and private buy-side and sell-side M&A, drafting transaction documents, due diligence and deal execution. Work spans complex M&A, private equity investments and joint ventures across industrials, energy, infrastructure, manufacturing and technology. Capital markets experience valued but not required. Top-tier academics and large-firm experience expected.Ref VPO-1079
Private Funds Associate, Multiple US Locations · Vault Top 20 FirmMid-level associate to join a private funds practice working on the formation and operation of private funds, including private equity, venture capital, credit, impact and real estate funds, as well as limited partnerships, limited liability companies and joint ventures. 3–5 years of relevant top-firm experience required. State bar admission or eligibility to waive in required.Ref VPO-1078
Mergers and Acquisitions Associate, Denver · Global Am Law 100 FirmMid-level associate with four to six years of corporate transactional experience for a nationally recognized M&A and corporate finance practice. Work covers M&A, joint ventures, private equity, reorganizations and general corporate governance, with an emphasis on private equity and private-target deals across the US, Europe and the Middle East. Colorado bar admission required.Ref VPO-1063
Corporate Real Estate Associate, London · Vault Top 25 FirmSenior real estate associate (ideally class 2020 or above, minimum 5 years' PQE) to join a distinguished and growing corporate real estate practice. Works closely with partners on high-value transactions including corporate real estate joint ventures and structured investments, acquisitions and dispositions of real estate and real estate-holding structures, capital solutions, and complex M&A with real estate components. Cross-border and multi-jurisdictional work coordinated across tax, finance and private equity teams. Requires strong transactional experience from a top international firm.Ref VPO-1061
Mergers and Acquisitions Associate, New York City · Established Corporate Law FirmMid-level M&A opportunity at a major corporate law firm. Advise financial sponsors and strategic buyers on leveraged buyouts, growth equity investments, and complex M&A transactions.Ref VPO-1036
Career Associate, San Francisco · Vault Top 20 FirmPrivate Equity, Fund Formation, and Fund ManagementRef VPO-1027
Career Associate, New York · Vault Top 10 FirmDedicated legal resource for institutional investor clients on fund investments, co-investments, secondary transactions, and transactional governance matters.Ref VPO-1025
Associate, New York City · AmLaw Top 20 FirmInvestment management and private equity practice. Expertise in fund formation, structuring, and complex transactions. 4-7 years experience required.Ref VPO-1033
Associate, Los Angeles · Leading Technology and Startup FirmCorporate practice focused on growth-stage companies, venture capital, and private equity work. 1-2 years experience required.Ref VPO-1032
Finance Associate, Austin; Dallas; Houston · Vault-Ranked Banking FirmBanking and finance practice representing lenders, borrowers, private equity funds, and institutional investors in acquisition loans, syndicated credit, and secured debt transactions.Ref VPO-1020
Investment Funds Associate, Luxembourg · Global Finance PowerhouseInvestment Funds Associate with Luxembourg expertise. Alternative funds, UCITS structures, and cross-border transactions.Ref VPO-1019
Investment Funds Associate, Multiple US Locations · AmLaw 100 FirmInvestment Funds Associate at AmLaw 100 firm. Fund formation, operation, and secondary transactions across US locations.Ref VPO-1018
Corporate Associate, Austin · Leading Venture Capital FirmCorporate associate for venture and emerging growth practice, working with startups across capital raises and M&A.Ref VPO-0064
Corporate Associate, Austin · Premier Venture Capital FirmA premier venture capital and emerging companies firm seeks a junior corporate associate for its Austin office. Work with startups and growth-stage companies on venture and seed financings, M&A, private equity, and public offerings. Requires recent law school graduation and prior large law firm experience.Ref VPO-0054
Associate, London · Global Finance PowerhouseGlobal finance and technology firm seeking corporate lawyer with M&A transaction experience. The role focuses on handling private mergers and acquisitions across diverse sectors.Ref VPO-0106
Private Equity & Investment Funds Associate, Singapore · Global Cross-Border FirmSingapore-qualified private equity and investment funds work at the world's most global firm — strong for capable non-magic-circle candidates.Ref VPO-0028
Private Equity & M&A Associate, New York · Vault Top 5 FirmSponsor-side M&A and private equity at a Vault Top 5 firm. Open to the class of 2024 and more senior.Ref VPO-0021
Corporate Associate - M&A, Multiple US Locations · Am Law 100 FirmM&A Associate at an Am Law 100 firm with offices in Atlanta, Chicago, Washington D.C., and New York. Work on M&A, private equity, and complex restructurings.Ref VPO-0202
Corporate Associate - M&A, Chicago · Am Law 100 FirmM&A Associate at an Am Law 100 firm in Chicago. Lead transactions across diverse industries including technology, energy, and financial services.Ref VPO-0201
Senior Associate, Los Angeles · AmLaw 100 FirmAmLaw 100 firm seeks 5-7 year associate to lead private equity transactions including acquisitions, add-ons, and exits, with depth in healthcare.Ref VPO-0196
Associate, Washington, DC · Vault Top 10 FirmVault Top 10 firm seeks 3-5 year associate to advise private equity sponsors on acquisitions and portfolio dispositions.Ref VPO-0195
Business Tax Associate, Multiple US Locations · AmLaw 100 FirmTransactional tax associate for M&A, private equity, and fund formation. 3+ years law firm tax experience and LL.M. in taxation required.Ref VPO-0190
Senior Associate, Corporate M&A, New York · Magic Circle FirmSenior associate for Magic Circle firm's New York office. Lead private equity and M&A transactions for multinationals and financial institutions. 5+ years required. Compensation: $390,000–$435,000.Ref VPO-0187
Private Equity Associate, Houston · Magic Circle FirmAdvise leading private equity firms on complex transactions across the full investment lifecycle.Ref VPO-0230
M&A and Private Equity Associate, Boston · Am Law 100 FirmAm Law 100 corporate associate role. Execute acquisitions, divestitures, mergers, and private equity transactions for global funds, sponsors, and financial institutions with national deal teams and partnership-track development.Ref VPO-0263
Corporate Associate, Dallas, Texas · Vault Top 50 FirmMid-level corporate associate working on M&A, private equity, capital markets, and SEC compliance for major corporate clients.Ref VPO-0251
Corporate Associate, Houston, Texas · Vault Top 50 FirmMid-level corporate associate working on M&A, capital markets, and SEC compliance matters for major corporate clients.Ref VPO-0250
M&A Associate, Chicago · National Corporate FirmMid-level associate in corporate M&A practice, representing financial sponsors and strategic buyers/sellers in acquisition and disposition transactions.Ref VPO-0242
Corporate Associate, New York · Vault Top FirmCorporate Associate with 3-5 years of fund formation experience for a leading firm's private equity practice.Ref VPO-0270
Transactions Associate, San Francisco/Silicon Valley/San Diego · Vault Top 50 FirmVault Top 50 firm seeking 3-5 year associate for transactions group handling venture capital, M&A, and private equity matters.Ref VPO-0324
Corporate M&A Associate, New York · AmLaw 50 FirmM&A associate (3-6 years) with private equity transaction focus. New York office.Ref VPO-0319
Corporate Associate, San Francisco · Vault Top 10 FirmVault Top 10 law firm seeking mid to senior corporate associates for its market-leading Emerging Companies, Growth Equity & Private Capital practice in the San Francisco Bay Area.Ref VPO-0332
Corporate Associate, Hartford · AmLaw 100 FirmEntry-level corporate associate in M&A, private equity, venture capital, and capital marketsRef VPO-0347
Corporate Associate, Chicago · AmLaw 100 FirmEntry-level corporate associate in M&A, private equity, venture capital, and capital marketsRef VPO-0346
Private Equity Associate, New York · AmLaw 50 FirmAssociate-level private equity and M&A transactions, 3–7 yearsRef VPO-0355
Corporate Associate, New York and Boston · Leading Corporate & Finance FirmMid-level corporate associate working on M&A, capital markets, and venture capital transactions across diverse client base.Ref VPO-0371
Senior Associate, Los Angeles · Vault Top 10 FirmAdvise on and execute mergers, acquisitions, leveraged recapitalizations, growth equity, and venture capital transactions. Manage transaction components independently.Ref VPO-0370
Senior Associate, San Francisco · Vault Top 10 FirmAdvise on and execute mergers, acquisitions, leveraged recapitalizations, growth equity, and venture capital transactions. Manage transaction components independently.Ref VPO-0369
Private Equity M&A Senior Associate, Silicon Valley · Premier Technology and Private Equity FirmSenior associate role managing significant portions of private equity and M&A transactions independently. Requires 6+ years of corporate transaction experience across acquisitions, growth equity, and venture capital deals.Ref VPO-0368
M&A Associate, Multiple US Locations · Prominent Corporate and M&A FirmMid-level M&A associate for multi-office practice handling middle-market and upper middle-market private equity transactions.Ref VPO-0399
Associate, Bay Area · Premier Venture Capital FirmCorporate associate in venture capital and emerging companies (4–8 years)Ref VPO-0434
Mergers and Acquisitions Senior Associate, Multiple US Locations · Vault Top 30 FirmSenior associate for sophisticated M&A and private equity transactions.Ref VPO-0430
M&A Associate, Multiple US Locations · Leading Corporate FirmSupport control-oriented private equity sponsors and portfolio companies in M&A transactions, acquisitions, and transactional matters.Ref VPO-0428
Associate - Investment Funds, New York and Washington D.C. · AmLaw Top 20 FirmSecondaries investment funds associate with 3+ years for secondary market transactions including continuation funds, LP-led secondaries, and fund formations.Ref VPO-0447
Labor Transactions Associate, New York, Washington DC · AmLaw Top 15 FirmLabor and employment transactions practice focusing on pension and ERISA matters in mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, and private equity transactions.Ref VPO-0467
Tax Associate, Nashville · AmLaw 100 FirmMid-level tax associate for renewable energy credits or private equity M&A. 2-5 years experience, Tennessee bar required.Ref VPO-0463
Investment Management Associate, New York · Vault Top FirmMid-level associate position in private funds practice. Formation and structuring of private equity and hedge funds, co-investments, secondaries, and GP-led liquidity solutions.Ref VPO-0460
Private Equity Associate, Tokyo · Vault Top 30 FirmAdvise private equity funds and portfolio companies on cross-border acquisitions and corporate governance. Requires 1-5 years of PE transaction experience, US bar admission, and fluency in Japanese and English.Ref VPO-0492
Corporate & Business Transactions Associate, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Vault Top 10 FirmEntry-level associate position in corporate and business transactions, including M&A, private equity, venture capital, and capital markets.Ref VPO-0481
Corporate Transactions Associate, Princeton, NJ · Vault Top 10 FirmCorporate Transactions AssociateRef VPO-0476
Associate - Corporate Transactions, Houston, Texas · Vault Top 20 FirmEntry-level associate position joining after law school in corporate and business transactions practice. Focus on M&A, private equity, venture capital, and capital markets.Ref VPO-0475
Corporate Associate, Hong Kong · Vault Top 10 FirmMid-level corporate lawyer for capital markets and private equity transactions at a Vault Top 10 firm's Hong Kong practice. Work on IPOs, M&A deals, and listed company compliance.Ref VPO-0533
Associate, Los Angeles · Vault Top 10 FirmVault Top 10 firm seeks 4-6 year associate for Private Investment Funds practice. Represent VC and PE funds in formation, structuring, and transactions.Ref VPO-0562
Associate, San Francisco · Vault Top 10 FirmVault Top 10 firm seeks 4-6 year associate for Private Investment Funds practice. Represent VC and PE funds in formation, structuring, and transactions.Ref VPO-0561
Private Investment Funds Associate, Silicon Valley · Vault Top 10 FirmMid to senior-level associate in private investment funds. 4-6 years VC and PE experience required.Ref VPO-0560
Private Investment Funds Associate, Boston · Vault Top 10 FirmMid to senior-level associate in private investment funds. 4-6 years VC and PE experience required.Ref VPO-0559
Private Investment Funds Associate, New York · Vault Top 10 FirmMid to Senior Associate role in private investment funds group representing venture capital and private equity funds in formation, structuring, operations and transactions.Ref VPO-0558
Corporate M&A Associate, Dallas · AmLaw 100 FirmMid-level M&A associate at AmLaw 100 firm in Dallas, handling mergers, acquisitions, private equity, and securities transactions.Ref VPO-0547
Corporate Associate, Los Angeles · Leading M&A and Private Equity FirmMid-to-senior level corporate associate for a leading M&A and private equity firm, managing complex transactional work for financial sponsors and strategic buyers.Ref VPO-0597
Corporate Associate, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus · Global Law FirmMid to senior-level corporate associate focused on complex M&A, private equity, debt finance, and capital markets transactions.Ref VPO-0612
Private Equity M&A Associate, Philadelphia · Vault Top 30 FirmM&A and private equity associate (3+ years). Structure acquisitions, leveraged recaps, growth equity and venture capital transactions; manage deals independently and with teams; build client relationships.Ref VPO-0644
M&A and Private Equity Associate, Houston · Magic Circle FirmJunior associate, mergers and acquisitions and private equity transactionsRef VPO-0642
Corporate Associate, San Diego and San Francisco · Am Law 100 FirmM&A and private equity transactions for sponsors and funds. Acquisitions, growth capital deployments, portfolio company management, and exits.Ref VPO-0739
Corporate Associate, San Francisco and New York · Leading Emerging Companies and Venture Capital FirmMid-level corporate associate joining the firm's premier Latin America practice, handling sophisticated cross-border transactions and corporate matters for emerging companies, venture capital funds, and private equity investors.Ref VPO-0777
Junior Associate, New York · Leading Venture Capital PracticeJunior associate position with early responsibility on emerging company and venture capital transactions across US and Latin American markets.Ref VPO-0776
Mid-Level Associate, New York · Leading Venture Capital PracticeMid-level corporate attorney position focused on sophisticated cross-border venture capital, private equity, and M&A transactions.Ref VPO-0775
Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Associate, Chicago · AmLaw Top 50 FirmAmLaw Top 50 firm seeking employee benefits and executive compensation associate for Chicago office. 3+ years of corporate experience required.Ref VPO-0760
Investment Management Associate, New York, Chicago, Washington DC · Vault Top 10 FirmMid to senior-level associate for private equity fund formation and investment management.Ref VPO-0754
Private Equity Associate, Singapore · Magic Circle FirmPrivate Equity Associate, Singapore · Magic Circle Firm. 3-5 years legal experience.Ref VPO-0784
Associate, Los Angeles · Global Investment Management FirmSenior associate in private equity fund formations and asset management legal services.Ref VPO-0779
Leveraged Finance Associate, Washington, DC · Vault Top 10 FirmSenior-level associate position in leveraged finance, leading syndicated lending and acquisition financing transactions with exposure to LBO and sponsor finance structures.Ref VPO-0818
Corporate Associate, San Diego · Am Law 100 FirmCorporate associate focusing on mergers and acquisitions, including venture capital and private equity transactions.Ref VPO-0849
Mergers and Acquisitions Associate, New York · Vault Top Tier FirmM&A associate (4-7 yrs) at Vault top-tier firm. Complex transaction work with drafting, negotiation, and deal team leadership. $310,000+.Ref VPO-0874
Mergers and Acquisitions Associate, Philadelphia · Vault Top Tier FirmM&A associate (4-7 yrs) at Vault top-tier firm. Complex transaction work with drafting, negotiation, and deal team leadership. $310,000+.Ref VPO-0873
Corporate Associate, New York · Am Law 100 FirmPrivate equity transactional work: fund formation, acquisitions, and portfolio company transactions. 3+ years of M&A and PE experience required.Ref VPO-0888
Corporate & Business Transactions Associate, Princeton · AmLaw 100 FirmCorporate and business transactions associate handling M&A, private equity, venture finance, corporate governance, and securities matters.Ref VPO-0887
Tax Associate, New York; Richmond · Leading National Law FirmFederal income tax, M&A, and private equity structuring. 4-7 years.Ref VPO-0903
Private Funds Associate, Multiple US Locations · Vault Top 20 FirmPrivate Funds Associate (mid-senior), fund formation and structuring, multiple locationsRef VPO-0915
Newly Qualified Associate, London · Vault Top 10 FirmNewly qualified associate in restructuring with a Vault Top 10 London practice.Ref VPO-0905
Corporate Associate, Washington D.C. · Vault Top 30 FirmMid-level corporate associate focused on private equity, venture capital, M&A, and securities matters. 2-5 years experience required.Ref VPO-0938
M&A Associate, Charleston · Vault Top 20 FirmM&A transactions including stock and asset purchases, due diligence, and private equity workRef VPO-0931
Employee Benefits and Compensation Associate, New York · AmLaw Top 30 FirmAdvise on executive compensation, employee benefits, and transactions at an AmLaw Top 30 firm. Lead due diligence on M&A and private equity deals. 3+ years required.Ref VPO-0963
Finance Associate, Houston · Vault-Ranked Finance PracticeMid to senior-level finance associate representing lenders, borrowers, and PE sponsors in complex debt financings and structured credit.Ref VPO-0959
Real Estate Associate, New York · Magic Circle FirmMid to senior-level real estate associate for New York office, supervising junior attorneys and handling complex transactions.Ref VPO-0978
Emerging Business and Venture Capital Associate, Multiple US Locations · Leading National Law FirmCorporate advisory and venture capital transactions for startups and emerging companies across six U.S. offices. Salary range $225k–$285k.Ref VPO-0972
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