Private Equity M&A Associate - San Francisco
Direct CounselSan Francisco, California, United States • Dallas, Texas, United States • Atlanta, Georgia, United States • Los Angeles, California, United States • Denver, Colorado, United States
Posted May 16, 2026
250000 - 365000 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
The company is seeking a Mid-Level Associate to join its growing Private Equity Mergers & Acquisitions Practice, working on sophisticated private equity and M&A transactions within a collaborative and innovation-driven practice focused on emerging industries and evolving business models.
Requirements
- 3-4 years of private equity and M&A experience, preferably from an AmLaw 100 or 200 firm
- Strong transactional drafting, analytical, and communication skills
- J.D. required with active bar admission in the jurisdiction of intended practice
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Paid time off