Mergers & Acquisitions Associate Attorney (Mid-Level)

FL243-2752928 · San Francisco, California · Jon Missirlian

Job Description

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 JPC-742 #LI-SK3 Job Type: Full-time Benefits: Dental insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance