Private Equity M&A Associate Attorney

Private Equity M&A Associate Attorney

Dallas, Texas
3–4 Years Experience
$250,000–$365,000 + Bonus Eligibility

A nationally recognized law firm is seeking a Private Equity M&A Associate Attorneyto join its growing Dallas office. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney looking to work on sophisticated private equity and M&A transactions within a collaborative, technology-enabled national platform serving financial sponsors, portfolio companies, founders, and investors.

The firm is seeking a motivated mid-level associate with strong private equity and mergers & acquisitions experience who is interested in handling complex transactions across a broad range of industries, including innovative and evolving healthcare services platforms.

The Role

Associates in this position may work on matters involving:

• Private equity acquisitions and exits
• Mergers & acquisitions transactions
• Sponsor-side and portfolio company representation
• Joint ventures and strategic partnerships
• Healthcare services transactions
• Post-acute care and professional practice transactions
• Digital health and innovative healthcare business models
• General corporate and transactional matters related to private equity investments

Attorneys will work closely with sophisticated private equity sponsors, investors, founders, and management teams on high-value and strategically significant transactions.

Ideal Background

• 3–4 years of private equity and M&A experience
• Experience gained at an AmLaw 100 or AmLaw 200 firm strongly preferred
• Experience representing sponsors, portfolio companies, founders, or investors in sophisticated transactions
• Exposure to healthcare services transactions is strongly preferred
• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage transactions independently while working collaboratively within a team
• Interest in innovative transaction structures, legal technology, and AI-enabled deal processes is a plus
• JD from an ABA-accredited law school with strong academic credentials
• Active Texas Bar admission required or ability to waive in

Why This Opportunity

• Sophisticated national private equity and M&A platform
• Exposure to high-value sponsor-side and healthcare transactions
• Significant client-facing responsibility and hands-on deal experience
• Collaborative, process-driven, and technology-enabled practice environment
• Strong long-term growth potential within a rapidly expanding national practice

Compensation: $250,000–$365,000 DOE, plus discretionary bonus eligibility

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and law school transcript for confidential consideration.

Even if you’re not actively looking, we’re always happy to serve as a confidential market resource and discuss opportunities that may align with your long-term goals.

Confidential inquiries welcome.

Devney Ayers
Director of Legal Recruiting, Aligned Talent Acquisition
devney@alignedtalentacquisition.com
(216) 710-5174