The Mergers & Acquisitions/Private Equity practice is seeking an associate to join its 3rd through 6th year associate class.
The firm's M&A practice advises a diversified client base on routine to complex and transformational transactions, addressing shareholder activism, antitrust challenges, and dynamic regulatory regimes.
The M&A practice provides comprehensive advisory services, including board counselling, capital markets, ESG, executive compensation, leveraged finance, and tax-related advice.
The Private Equity practice advises leading private equity firms through the full spectrum of transactions, from initial investment to exit.
The Private Equity practice annually steers over 500 deals, representing more than half a trillion US dollars, including global and regional "deals of the year".
The Private Equity practice integrates expertise across fund formation, private equity finance, M&A, and capital markets to support clients through all fund lifecycle stages.
The Private Equity practice executes sophisticated cross-border carve-outs, tax-free spinoffs, and multi-billion-dollar going-private transactions globally.

Corporate M&A and Private Equity Associate

2-6 PQE · July 22, 2026 (4 months ago)

Latham & Watkins LLP

2-6 PQE · July 22, 2026 (4 months ago)

Salary

$225,000 - $435,000

Employment type

Full-time

Practice area

Corporate · M&A · Private Equity

Location

New York City

Trusted recruiters

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

Overview

The Mergers & Acquisitions/Private Equity practice is seeking an associate to join its 3rd through 6th year associate class.
The firm's M&A practice advises a diversified client base on routine to complex and transformational transactions, addressing shareholder activism, antitrust challenges, and dynamic regulatory regimes.
The M&A practice provides comprehensive advisory services, including board counselling, capital markets, ESG, executive compensation, leveraged finance, and tax-related advice.
The Private Equity practice advises leading private equity firms through the full spectrum of transactions, from initial investment to exit.
The Private Equity practice annually steers over 500 deals, representing more than half a trillion US dollars, including global and regional "deals of the year".
The Private Equity practice integrates expertise across fund formation, private equity finance, M&A, and capital markets to support clients through all fund lifecycle stages.
The Private Equity practice executes sophisticated cross-border carve-outs, tax-free spinoffs, and multi-billion-dollar going-private transactions globally.

View this job posting on the firm's site.

Last updated: November 10, 2026