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July 3, 2026

Private Equity Associate (New York)

CorporateM&APrivate Equity
DLA Piper

DLA Piper

New York City

Private Equity Associate (New York)

DLA Piper
DLA PiperNew York City

Practice area

Corporate · M&A · Private Equity

PQE

3-7 years

Location

New York City, New York

Salary

$235,000 - $390,000

Employment type

Full-time

Overview

  • Private Equity Associate position based in the New York office.
  • Focus on advising strategic buyers, sellers, and private equity firms on M&A transactions.
  • Requires 3-7 years of experience from a corporate law firm, with a majority of time dedicated to M&A or Private Equity matters and experience running high-profile transactions. AmLaw 100 firm experience is preferred.
  • Responsibilities include managing complex M&A and PE transactions from inception to closing, drafting legal documents, conducting research, and participating in negotiations.
  • Develop and maintain client relationships, providing support, regular updates, and advice.
  • Requires a JD from an accredited law school and active admission to the New York bar.
  • Candidates should possess strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and business judgment skills, alongside excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
  • The role operates under a hybrid work model, requiring regular in-office presence with some flexibility for remote work.
  • Compensation ranges from $235,000 to $390,000 annually, varying by market, experience, and qualifications. A comprehensive benefits package is included.

Last updated: July 7, 2026

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Trusted recruiters

Work with a recruiter who has a real relationship with the hiring team and comes recommended by your peers.

  • Evan Fox
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Evan Fox

    Legal Recruiter

    Long Ridge Partners

    Why talk to Evan Fox?

    Lauren Bernstein (Jacobson) joined DLA Piper's New York City office in the Antitrust group.

    10/10 highly recommend Evan! He did a great job prepping me for interviews and helped me negotiate my offer. He’s also incredibly connected and was able to bring me several potential roles.

    DLA Piper

    Lauren Bernstein (Jacobson)

    DLA Piper • New York City
  • Jessica Pai
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Jessica Pai

    Legal Recruiter

    McClure Harrison, Inc.

    Why talk to Jessica Pai?

    Bill Van Decker joined DLA Piper's New York City office in the Finance group.

    Jessica placed me in my current position at DLA Piper. She made the job search easy. Jessica is very professional and responsive. I highly recommend working with her in the future.

    DLA Piper

    Bill Van Decker

    DLA Piper • New York City

Trusted recruiters

Work with a recruiter who has a real relationship with the hiring team and comes recommended by your peers.

  • Evan Fox
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Evan Fox

    Legal Recruiter

    Long Ridge Partners

    Why talk to Evan Fox?

    Lauren Bernstein (Jacobson) joined DLA Piper's New York City office in the Antitrust group.

    10/10 highly recommend Evan! He did a great job prepping me for interviews and helped me negotiate my offer. He’s also incredibly connected and was able to bring me several potential roles.

    DLA Piper

    Lauren Bernstein (Jacobson)

    DLA Piper • New York City
  • Jessica Pai
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Jessica Pai

    Legal Recruiter

    McClure Harrison, Inc.

    Why talk to Jessica Pai?

    Bill Van Decker joined DLA Piper's New York City office in the Finance group.

    Jessica placed me in my current position at DLA Piper. She made the job search easy. Jessica is very professional and responsive. I highly recommend working with her in the future.

    DLA Piper

    Bill Van Decker

    DLA Piper • New York City