Private Equity Business Analyst

About the Role

Choate's Private Equity Group is seeking a motivated and intellectually curious Business Analyst who enjoys solving problems, learning new technologies, and working in a dynamic team environment. This role supports attorneys on sophisticated private equity, M&A, and growth equity transactions while helping to drive innovation in deal execution. Operating at the intersection of private equity, law, business operations, data, and technology, this position works closely with attorneys, clients, and technology professionals to support due diligence, transaction management, knowledge management, workflow improvement, and technology innovation initiatives. This role offers significant exposure to private equity transactions and the opportunity to help shape how technology and AI are transforming legal services. Candidates should be available to begin in January 2027.

Key Responsibilities

• Support private equity transactions throughout the transaction lifecycle, from diligence through signing and closing.
• Support special projects related to process improvement, knowledge sharing, and technology innovation within the Private Equity Group.
• Assist in organizing, coordinating, and tracking legal due diligence reviews.
• Prepare transaction summaries, status reports, diligence findings, and closing materials.
• Manage transaction workflows, timelines, and deal-related information across multiple active matters.
• Leverage AI and data-driven tools to analyze documents, identify risks, generate transaction summaries, and improve the speed and quality of legal work product.
• Collaborate with attorneys and technology professionals to design and deploy AI-enabled workflows and automation initiatives.
• Develop, organize, and maintain knowledge management resources.
• Assist with evaluating emerging technologies, data resources, and operational approaches that support transaction execution and client service.
• Capture insights and lessons learned from transactions to improve future deal execution.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, and business productivity tools.
• Enthusiasm for learning and leveraging technology, data analytics, automation, and AI-enabled tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, with a demonstrated record of academic achievement.
• Open to candidates with 0-3 years of experience, including relevant internship experience.
• Excellent analytical, written, verbal, and organizational skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Strong interest in private equity, M&A, corporate transactions, business strategy, and legal services.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced, team-oriented professional environment.
• Intellectual curiosity, initiative, and eagerness to learn how businesses, transactions, and professional service organizations operate.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build productive relationships.

Work Authorization: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship by the Firm, either now or in the future.