M&A/Private Equity Associate Attorney

A law firm in Palo Alto, CA, is seeking a highly skilled M&A/Private Equity Associate Attorney with 4-7 years of experience. The ideal candidate will have outstanding credentials and qualifications, with a strong background in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and private equity transactions. The attorney will be responsible for managing complex transactions, providing strategic legal advice, and handling various aspects of M&A and private equity deals.

Duties:

• Lead and manage M&A and private equity transactions, including drafting and negotiating transaction documents.
• Advise clients on structuring, negotiating, and closing complex deals, including private equity investments, mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures.
• Conduct legal due diligence and risk assessment for M&A and private equity transactions.
• Collaborate with clients, internal teams, and external advisors to ensure successful execution of transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate key documents such as purchase agreements, investment agreements, and disclosure schedules.
• Provide strategic legal counsel on issues related to deal structure, regulatory compliance, and post-transaction integration.
• Stay current on industry trends, market conditions, and legal developments affecting M&A and private equity transactions.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines.

Requirements:

• 4-7 years of experience in M&A and private equity transactions.
• Outstanding academic credentials and qualifications.
• Proven track record of handling complex M&A and private equity deals, including drafting and negotiating key transaction documents.
• Strong ability to manage multiple transactions and provide strategic legal advice.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with clients and colleagues.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Education:

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Excellent academic credentials.

Certifications:

• Licensed to practice law in California or eligible for admission.

Skills:

• Expertise in M&A and private equity transactions, including structuring, negotiating, and documenting deals.
• Proficiency in drafting and reviewing complex legal documents.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to provide strategic legal counsel and handle multiple transactions simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Experience:

• 4-7 years of relevant experience in M&A and private equity law.
• Demonstrated success in managing complex transactions and providing high-quality legal advice.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary structure.
• Robust benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
• Supportive and dynamic work environment in a leading law firm.

The Northern California law office opened nine years ago. Fifteen very skilled attorneys comprise their law office. There are two core practice disciplines. Areas of concentration are intellectual property and private equity. Both practices areas have received top honors from well-known legal periodicals.