_{09th November, 2026}

Tempting Recruitment are working alongside our client, who are looking to recruit a Associate to join their Private Equity M&A team based in Detroit.
  
JOB DETAILS

• PAY RATE: $330,000 - $420,000 Per Annum
• WORK TYPE: Permanent 
• WORK PATTERN: Full Time
• LOCATION: Detroit

JOB ROLE

A leading US law firm is seeking a Private Equity M&A Associate with 5–7 years’ post-qualification experience to join its growing Private Equity M&A practice in Detroit.

The firm has an established national platform and advises private equity sponsors, portfolio companies and middle-market businesses on a broad range of transactional matters. The practice is continuing to invest in and expand its Private Equity M&A offering, providing an excellent opportunity for an ambitious associate to play an active role in its continued development.


JOB DESCRIPTION

The successful candidate will work on a broad range of US and cross-border private equity transactions, including:

• Platform acquisitions and add-on acquisitions.
• Strategic divestitures.
• Private equity exits and other sale transactions.
• Complex M&A transactions involving private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies.

Working alongside experienced deal lawyers across multiple offices and practice areas, the associate will take significant responsibility for transactions, manage multiple workstreams and maintain direct relationships with clients and key deal stakeholders.

The role will also involve working closely with private equity sponsors and deal professionals, with an opportunity to play an active part in developing new business and strengthening long-term client relationships.


THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE
The successful candidate will have the following skills and competencies:

• 5–7 years of relevant M&A experience, ideally gained within a recognised US law firm.
• Substantial experience handling complex M&A transactions, preferably acting for private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies.
• Strong drafting, negotiation and communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple transactions and workstreams simultaneously.
• Experience dealing directly with clients, management teams, opposing counsel and other transaction stakeholders.
• An interest in business development and developing long-term client relationships.
• Candidates must hold a JD from an ABA-accredited law school and be admitted and in good standing with the Bar of at least one US jurisdiction.

  
Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review.

HOW TO APPLY
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