M&A Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A leading law firm is seeking a Mergers & Acquisitions Associate with 6-8 years of experience to work on high-profile transactions in the technology and life sciences industries. This role involves handling both public and private company mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic transactions. The ideal candidate will lead M&A teams, supervise junior associates, and manage the entire transaction process, including drafting agreements and negotiating with counterparties.

Location:

• Palo Alto, CA

Duties:

• Lead M&A transactions, including public and private company deals
• Draft and negotiate definitive transaction agreements
• Oversee and supervise junior M&A associates
• Coordinate with subject matter experts in relevant areas
• Manage client relationships throughout the transaction process
• Lead negotiations with transaction counterparties
• Ensure successful execution of all aspects of M&A deals

Requirements:

• 6-8 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions or strategic transactions
• Experience serving as a lead associate on M&A transactions
• Strong track record in drafting and negotiating transaction agreements
• Proven ability to manage teams and oversee junior associates
• Expertise in client management and leading negotiations

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Certifications:

• Active membership in the Bar of the state where the candidate will be based (New York, California, or Washington) or eligibility for admission

Skills:

• Strong academic credentials
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• High-level negotiation, drafting, and leadership skills
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities
• Ability to manage multiple complex transactions simultaneously

Benefits:

• Discretionary merit bonuses
• Monthly wellness reimbursements
• 24/7 emotional and behavioral health support, including virtual counseling
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage for employees, spouses/domestic partners, and children up to age 26
• Family-building benefits, including IVF, adoption, surrogacy, and egg-freezing
• Paid parental leave
• Parenting support concierge and telemedicine services
• Parents and caregivers resource group
• Career coaching for working parents
• In-home and center-based back-up childcare services
• Tutoring and college coaching for older children
• Health Savings Accounts with firm contributions
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) retirement plan with firm contributions
• Pretax commuter and parking benefits
• Basic and supplemental life insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary long-term care insurance
• Voluntary critical illness, hospitalization, and accident insurance
• Voluntary ID theft protection and pet insurance
• Medicare consulting services
• Firm-paid CLE, bar review fees, and bar dues

This Vault Law 100 and one of the Best Law Firm in the Emerging Companies & Venture Capital firm boasts cutting-edge clients, pleasant people, and a flexible work/life balance. The firm is a global player with very deep tech roots and has been ranked among the top 10 M&A advisors in the nation. As the premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, the firm is appealing to associates for fostering an entrepreneurial and collaborative environment across its attorney ranks, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, career growth, and building leadership and relationship skills with clients and colleagues. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.