Job Description
Join Goodwin's Global Operations Team, and make a real impact on a global scale. At Goodwin, we work with some of the world's most successful and innovative investors, entrepreneurs and disruptors in the life sciences, private equity, real estate, technology and financial industries, and where they converge. As part of the Global Operations Team - all business professionals at the firm - you'll collaborate with colleagues from varied backgrounds and experiences, fostering an environment where cross-functional learning, networking, and collaboration are at the core of what we do.
Here, we're not just supporting a law firm; we're partnering with attorneys and clients to deliver cutting-edge solutions in high-stakes litigation and dispute resolution, world-class regulatory compliance and advisory services, and complex transactions. Our commitment to integrity, ingenuity, agility, and ambition drives us, and we're proud to have been recognised as the "Best Business Team" by The American Lawyer.
This is your opportunity to grow professionally in a dynamic, global environment, surrounded by forward-thinking peers.
Goodwin, an international, AmLaw 100 law firm, is seeking a
Legal Intern to support our Private Equity team in New York. The Legal Intern must have strong interpersonal and solid communication skills and be comfortable working independently as well as in a team environment.
What You'll Do: - Assist with Private Equity transactional matters as instructed, including leveraged buyouts, mergers, acquisitions, exits, and growth equity.
- Provide support with deal process, due diligence, and transaction documents.
- Support attorney teams with ongoing portfolio company management.
- Manage multiple tasks and complete under time constraints.
- Collaborate with the Private Equity Legal team, Private Equity Practice Management team, and other Goodwin teams on additional projects as assigned.
Who You Are: - Strong organizational and communication skills (both written and verbal) and a strong attention to detail.
- Motivated self-starter, who takes initiative and follows through.
- A team player with exceptional client service skills and an ability to build and maintain working relationships.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Strong proficiency with Internet-based applications.
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Goodwin Procter LLP is an equal opportunity employer. This means that Goodwin Procter LLP considers applicants for employment, and makes employment decisions without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or other legally protected status.
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