Associate, Corporate Group with Kirkland & Ellisin Houston, TX specializing in mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, investment platforms, private equity, and energy transactions. Requires JD and admission to a state bar plus two years of experience working within the corporate department of a global law firm. Prior experience must include representing public and private corporations, private equity clients, and portfolio companies in cross-border M&A transactions. Experience representing investors in connection with complex corporate transactions, including divestitures, distressed acquisitions, private financing transactions, multi-party joint venture agreements, and the formation and review of investment vehicles. Experience drafting and negotiating purchase agreements, investment documentation, shareholder and partnership agreements, securities filings, and general commercial contracts.