Senior General M&A Associate Attorney

A law firm in San Francisco, CA, is seeking a Senior General M&A Associate Attorney with extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions and significant business transactions. The ideal candidate will possess excellent academic credentials, strong transactional skills, and a client-focused approach. They must demonstrate a high level of attention to detail, superior writing and drafting abilities, and a track record of responsiveness and client relationship management.

Duties:

• Lead and manage complex mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions, including due diligence, structuring, negotiation, and closing.
• Draft, review, and negotiate transactional documents, including purchase agreements, merger agreements, and ancillary documents.
• Provide strategic legal advice to clients on M&A and other significant business transactions.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships through effective communication and high-quality service.
• Collaborate with colleagues and clients to ensure successful transaction outcomes.
• Stay current with legal developments and trends in M&A and business transactions.
• Mentor and guide junior associates and support staff in M&A matters.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of law firm experience specializing in mergers and acquisitions and significant business transactions.
• Demonstrated expertise in M&A transactions with a strong track record of successful outcomes.
• Excellent academic credentials and transactional skills.
• Active, in-good-standing state bar license in Washington, California, or Oregon.
• Strong client-service ethic, attention to detail, and responsiveness.
• Proven ability to draft and review complex transactional documents.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Active, in-good-standing state bar license in Washington, California, or Oregon.

Skills:

• Advanced knowledge of mergers and acquisitions and other significant business transactions.
• Superior writing, drafting, and negotiation skills.
• Strong attention to detail and high level of responsiveness.
• Excellent client relationship management skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and strong client-service ethic.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Benefits Offered:

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus.
• Health insurance with optional Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Dental and vision care.
• Life insurance.
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions.
• Vacation, sick time, and 10 paid holidays each year.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Additional Voluntary Benefits Programs:

• Voluntary accident insurance.
• Voluntary life insurance.
• Voluntary disability insurance.
• Voluntary long-term care insurance.
• Voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance.
• Pet insurance.

This Amlaw firm stands out among its peers as having a commitment to innovation, work-life balance, and friendly firm culture. The firm aims to be agile in the changing legal landscape, and rewards the creativity and entrepreneurial spirit of its lawyers. The firm is also serious about its commitment to diversity and pro bono initiatives, and provides ample opportunity for its associates to gain meaningful experience early on in their careers.