Corporate M&A / Private Equity Associate
Direct CounselLos Angeles, California, United States
Posted March 9, 2026
225000 - 390000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Direct Counsel is a full-service legal staffing and recruiting firm that specializes in both temporary and permanent placements across the United States. Leveraging deep local market knowledge, the company excels at sourcing, retaining, and deploying top-tier attorneys, paralegals, legal secretaries, and administrative professionals on short-term, long-term, and direct-hire engagements. Its comprehensive suite of services—including specialized searches, talent building, and legal assistance—ensures clients receive highly qualified legal talent tailored to their specific needs. Direct Counsel’s distinctive advantage lies in its proven ability to quickly match clients with the right professionals, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and legal team performance.
Job Description
This is an exceptional opportunity for attorneys seeking to work on high-profile mergers and acquisitions and private equity transactions within one of the most elite corporate practices in the country.
Requirements
- Experience handling corporate transactions, particularly M&A and/or private equity deals
- Strong understanding of corporate law and transactional deal management
- Excellent analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits package