Step into the deal: diligence, checklist mastery, and negotiation the Goodwin Way.
Welcome to Goodwin’s Private Equity M&A Program! We are thrilled to have you here.
We are a firm of insiders relentlessly focused on understanding the pulse within six industries: healthcare, investment funds, life sciences, private equity, real estate, and technology. This means that we deliver unprecedented client value through a unique combination of industry knowledge, legal excellence, and business advisory expertise – all powered by our high-performance culture.
With a strong focus on private equity, M&A, technology, and life sciences, Goodwin partners with clients on some of the most complex and dynamic transactions in the market. Our lawyers are known not only for technical excellence but also for commercial judgment and responsiveness.
During this program, you will get the opportunity to step into the shoes of a Junior Associate and complete tasks that replicate the work our Private Equity M&A team does every day. You’ll learn key skills in:
Conducting and summarizing contract diligenceBuilding and managing a closing checklistSupporting negotiations and framing commercial trade-offsCommunicating clearly and professionally with clients
We hope this program provides a great resource for you to upskill and strengthen your resume as you explore your options, including a potential career at Goodwin.
This program is self-paced. It takes approximately 2-3 hours to complete.
Skills Learned:
- Intro & Scenario
Background context and your project team - Due diligence & deal structuring
Spot the clauses, shape the deal- Due Diligence
- Risk Analysis
- Clear Communication
- Building & managing the closing checklist
Organize the chaos, control the deal.- Legal Project Management
- Project Coordination
- Escalation Management
- Team Communication
- Negotiation simulation & deal finalization
Turn diligence into decisions- Negotiation
- Commercial Awareness
- Client Communication
- Finish Line
