Associate, M&A Private Equity Energy

1+ PQE · June 12, 2026 (about 2 months ago)

White & Case LLP

1+ PQE · June 12, 2026 (about 2 months ago)

Employment type

Full-time

Practice area

Corporate · Compliance/Regulatory · Joint Ventures · M&A · Private Equity

Location

Houston

Trusted recruiters

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Overview

Junior Associate position in the M&A Corporate Practice, based in the Houston office.
Requires 1+ years of substantive M&A experience from a leading law firm, with a strong foundation in both public and private company transactions.
Advise privately held and high-growth companies, private equity funds, and corporate strategics on mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, corporate restructurings, joint ventures, and general corporate matters.
Experience representing buyers, sellers, and financial sponsors in domestic and cross-border transactions is essential.
Key responsibilities include drafting basic legal documents (e.g., term sheets, NDAs, simple purchase agreements), supporting due diligence, assisting at negotiations, managing case files, handling basic client communications, and running discrete aspects of transactions independently with supervision.
Compensation for this role ranges from $225,000 to $260,000.
Candidates must possess a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and be admitted to the Texas Bar or have the ability to become admitted.
Essential skills include a strong academic record, excellent legal drafting, writing, analytical, organizational, project management, and time management abilities, coupled with sound legal and commercial judgment, effective communication, client-service orientation, and a proactive, resourceful approach.

Trusted recruiters

Top recruiter for this opening
Evan Fox
Long Ridge Partners
Why talk to Evan Fox?
Fatima H. joined White & Case LLP's Houston office in the Corporate group.
I greatly enjoyed working with Evan and enthusiastically recommend him to lateral associates navigating career transitions. Evan worked closely with me to refine my resume, explain my desire to shift practice areas, and prepare for interviews. He is honest but encouraging,responsive and proactive. Evan is extremely knowledgeable and I was consistently impressed with his guidance. Don’t hesitate to work with Evan!
Fatima H.
White & Case LLP • Houston
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Andrew J. Merson
Aardvark Legal Search
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Michelle Mount joined White & Case LLP's Houston office in the Capital Markets group.
I ran a competitive process, met with around 15 recruiters and was cautious in determining who to work with. Andrew came out so far ahead of the bunch, in follow up, level of detail, honesty, knowledge and fast communication. He is so on top of everything! He knew exactly what type of law I did, found the perfect positions, helped review my resume and gave helpful insight. A true superstar - thank you!!
Michelle Mount
White & Case LLP • Houston
Top recruiter for this opening
George Webster
Marsden
Why talk to George Webster?
Nicholas Moore joined White & Case LLP's Houston office in the Project Development group.
George was great to work with. He was responsive and knowledgeable about the market. His insights helped manage all expectations involved. Unlike many recruiters, George was genuine, and not overly aggressive or pushy. I felt at all times that George had my best interest in mind.
Nicholas Moore
White & Case LLP • Houston

Last updated: July 28, 2026

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