Experience, Skills, and Personality Traits
Experience as a law intern in the alternative investment industry is highly recommended for entry-level positions. You’ll need five to ten years of mergers and acquisitions experience to work as a chief legal officer in the PE industry.
Successful PE attorneys have strong business and financial acumen (especially pertaining to the field of private equity), excellent oral and written communication skills, and the ability to work well as a member of a team. They should be calm under pressure and have excellent negotiation skills, organizational and problem-solving ability, integrity, and research and information management skills.
Related Professions
- Investment Underwriters
- Private Equity Accountants and Auditors
- Private Equity Business Development Directors
- Private Equity Chief Dealmakers
- Private Equity Compliance Professionals
- Private Equity Financial Managers
- Private Equity Investor Relations Specialists
- Private Equity Marketing Specialists
- Private Equity Research Analysts and Associates
- Private Equity Risk Managers