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K&L Gates LLP incorporated

Midlevel Private Equity Associate

northern, KY

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K&L Gates LLP incorporated lists this Midlevel Private Equity Associate opportunity in northern, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

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Midlevel Private Equity Associate

Lawyers Corporate Charleston, SC, Charlotte, NC, Miami, FL, Pittsburgh, PA, Raleigh, NC

At K&L Gates, we are looking for smart, imaginative and hard-working people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and ideas to join us. Perhaps our search for talented visionaries and your search for important and impactful work lead to the same place.

We are seeking a midlevel Private Equity associate. This position is open to our Charleston, Charlotte, Pittsburgh, Raleigh and Miami offices. The ideal candidate will have four to six years of private equity experience, including the corporate aspects of acquisitions, dispositions, and day-to-day operations involving Private Equity portfolio companies. A Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree is required. The successful candidate will work with a variety of national and international clients, as well as with K&L Gates lawyers across the firm's global platform. Therefore, the ability to work flexible hours is critical.

Candidates will work closely with experienced lawyers who will provide active mentoring and opportunities to assume increasing levels of responsibility and client contact. Candidates must be self-starters who possess the ability to work independently and as part of a team. We require strong academic credentials, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to providing the highest quality client service.

Please contact Marley McLaughlin, Principal Legal Recruiter, at with any questions.

Base Compensation $235,000 - $360,000 / year

The compensation salary for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors. MM2

ABOUT THE FIRM K&L Gates is a fully integrated global law firm with lawyers in more than 40 offices. We have experienced dramatic growth in the past decade and now rank among the largest U.S. based law firms in the world. We take pride in constantly striving for innovation, imagination and an entrepreneurial spirit. We come up with big ideas and then roll up our sleeves to get the job done, guiding our clients through their most complex issues in a variety of industry sectors and across multiple regions of the world.

The industry recognition the firm has garnered emanates from the foundation of a global community aligned on behalf of our clients. The people at K&L Gates are committed to working together to create a legacy for each other, the firm, our clients, and the communities in which we serve. We thrive in an inclusive and socially conscious environment that embraces diversity and takes a holistic approach to the career evolution of all our professionals.

Notice: We participate in E-Verify in certain Firm locations for purposes of verifying employment eligibility.

Please be advised that this position requires successful completion of a background check. In accordance with the Washington State Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act, and applicable law qualified California and Washington State applicants with criminal history records will be considered. A criminal history will not categorically exclude a candidate from employment, and the Firm will consider relevant factors before making employment decisions based on criminal history information.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

BENEFITS K&L Gates offers our Associates a comprehensive suite of benefits to help meet your needs now and in the future. Depending on your eligibility, options for full-time Associates include:

Medical/Prescription Drug Coverage (including a Health Savings Account feature)

Business Travel Accident Insurance

Vision Insurance

Pet Insurance

Health Advocacy Services

Short- and Long-term Disability Protection

Identity Protection/Restoration and Fraud Insurance

Life Insurance (including Basic, Supplemental, Spouse, Child, and Accidental Death and Dismemberment)

Student loan refinancing options and access to a student loan concierge service

Paid Time Off (Generally, paid time off is undefined with 3-4 weeks usually acceptable)

Addiction Resources

Parental Leave (24 weeks of which 12 are paid; short-term disability may provide additional paid time off)

Breast Milk Delivery and Lactation Support Services

Paid Holidays (12)

Employees also may be eligible to receive bonuses and certain expense reimbursements

Family Building Benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Professional Development and CLE Credit Opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Bar Expense Reimbursement

529 Deductions

Relocation

Balanced Hours Program

Critical Illness Insurance

Ramp-Up/Ramp-Down Program

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Employee Referral Program

Back-up Child/Elder Care and access to a caregiving concierge

Perks including: Technology, Entertainment, and Travel Discount Program

Wellness Program

All other benefits (such as leaves of absence) required by law

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The Firm is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Firm that employment decisions shall be based on merit, qualifications and competence. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of a person’s race (including traits associated with race, including hair texture and protective hairstyles such as afros, braids, locks, and twists), religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, gender, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, familial status, domestic violence victim status, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy governs all aspects of employment including, without limitation, recruiting, hiring, compensation, benefits, promotion, assignment, and dismissal. In addition, it is the Firm’s policy to provide an environment that is free of prohibited harassment of any kind including, without limitation, that which is based on sex, race, age, disability, ethnic background, or any other category protected by law (including the categories listed above). The Firm complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact .

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