Mergers & Acquisitions Associate Attorney (Mid-Level)

San Francisco, California
IDj-11597
Job TypeDirect Hire
Remote TypeOn-Site

Pay: $260,000.00 - $365,000.00 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 firm’s 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

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

 

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

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