Mergers & Acquisitions Associate Attorney

Pay: $260000.00 - $365000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a premier M&A platform handling sophisticated high-profile transactions for Fortune 500 companies private equity firms investment banks and privately held businesses.
• Work on complex domestic and cross-border deals across a wide range of strategic transactions.
• Gain meaningful responsibility on headline-level matters involving acquisitions divestitures carve-outs spin-offs leveraged buyouts recapitalizations and strategic alliances.
• Build your career in a collaborative elite environment known for excellence strong mentorship and long-term professional development.
• Step into a role that offers strong deal exposure top-tier training and a clear path for continued growth.

Location: San Francisco CA New York NY or Seattle WA. This is a full-time on-site role based in one of the firms office locations.

Note: Must have 3 years of law firm M&A experience handling sophisticated strategic transactions. Must be admitted in the state where practicing or eligible to waive in.

About Us

We are a top-tier law firm known for advising leading companies investors and institutions on complex high-stakes business matters with practical strategic guidance. Our team is collaborative ambitious and committed to excellence client service and professional growth. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Advise clients on sophisticated mergers and acquisitions and other strategic corporate transactions
• Handle domestic and cross-border transactions on both the buy-side and sell-side
• Support and manage deal execution from diligence through signing and closing
• Draft review and negotiate purchase agreements ancillary documents and transaction-related materials
• Advise on complex corporate structures and transaction strategy
• Work on acquisitions divestitures strategic alliances spin-offs carve-outs leveraged buyouts recapitalizations and tender offers
• Coordinate with clients opposing counsel specialists and internal teams to drive transactions forward efficiently
• Conduct legal research and analysis related to transaction structures risk allocation and corporate governance matters
• Take on increasing responsibility in a fast-paced team-oriented practice

Qualifications

• 3 years of law firm experience in mergers and acquisitions
• Significant experience handling sophisticated strategic transactions
• Experience with domestic and cross-border deals
• Experience on both buy-side and sell-side transactions
• Strong understanding of acquisitions divestitures strategic alliances spin-offs carve-outs leveraged buyouts recapitalizations and tender offers
• Strong drafting analytical communication and client service skills
• Strong business judgment and problem-solving ability
• Admitted in the state where practicing or eligible to waive in
• BigLaw or highly sophisticated corporate transactional background strongly preferred

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Elite M&A platform with sophisticated market-leading work
• Exposure to major clients and complex transactions
• Strong mentorship sponsorship and career development support
• Collaborative culture with high standards and meaningful responsibility
• Excellent benefits and family-supportive programs
• Clear opportunity to grow into a stronger deal lawyer on an exceptional platform

JPC-742

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-haves: CA bar. 3 yrs law firm mergers & acquisitions exp.. Must be roughly 2-5th yr associate

• • Nice to haves: Preferred BigLaw or sophisticated law firm background
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Top-tier BigLaw M&A associate role for a 2020 to 2022 class year candidate in SF NYC or Seattle. They want strong M&A and strategic transactions experience including buy-side and sell-side work ideally with domestic and cross-border exposure. Best targets are current BigLaw or top corporate boutique associates doing sophisticated M&A work.

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