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Mid-Level Private Equity M&A Associate - Detroit
 Foley & Lardner LLP | |
life insurance, vision insurance, 401(k)
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 United States, Michigan, Detroit | |
 Nov 07, 2026 | |
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Foley & Lardner LLP is seeking a Private Equity M&A associate with 5-7 years of relevant experience to join the Private Equity M&A team in our Detroit office. Foley's Private Equity M&A team advises private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies, along with middle market companies, on a broad range of M&A transactions. This role is focused primarily on U.S. and cross-border private equity M&A transactions, including platform acquisitions, add-on acquisitions, strategic divestitures and exit transactions. Private equity M&A is an area of meaningful and continued investment and growth for Foley, and this position offers the opportunity to help build and grow that practice as part of a collaborative national platform, partnering closely with attorneys across multiple offices and practice disciplines to deliver practical business solutions for Foley clients.
Qualified candidates will have substantial experience in complex M&A transactions, preferably with private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies. Candidates should possess strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills, along with experience managing multiple workstreams and interacting directly with clients, management teams, opposing counsel, and deal teams. An interest in business development and building long-term client relationships is highly valued. Foley is committed to fostering a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment where associates have meaningful responsibility, direct client exposure, and opportunities for professional growth. Associates in this role will be directly involved in developing and expanding the firm's relationships with private equity sponsors, working hands-on with deal professionals and contributing to the growth of key client relationships. This role is well suited for attorneys seeking to deepen a private equity M&A practice while working alongside experienced deal lawyers on sponsor-side transactions across industries. We value collegiality, intellectual curiosity, and a practical approach to client service, and we strive to provide a professional environment that supports long-term career development. Strong academic credentials are required. Applicants must hold a JD from an ABA-accredited law school and be active members in good standing of the Bar of the jurisdiction(s) where admitted to practice. Timely admission to the State Bar of Michigan will be required as a condition of employment. Interested applicants should submit a resume, law school transcript, and deal sheet. Current judicial clerks need to apply directly and may not be submitted by a legal recruiter. In support of transparency and equity in the workplace, Foley provides salary ranges for all positions. The expected salary range for this position is between $330,000-$420,000. Actual pay will be determined based on education, experience, internal pay equity at Foley, and other job-related factors permitted by law. Foley offers a comprehensive benefit program which currently includes Medical, Dental and Vision insurance; 401(k) Retirement; Disability and Life insurance; Adoption Assistance; Backup Care for Dependents; and other benefits. Foley & Lardner LLP is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled. | |