M&A Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A prestigious law firm is seeking a Mergers & Acquisitions Associate with 6-8 years of experience. The ideal candidate will have substantial expertise in handling public and private company mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic transactions. This role requires leadership in M&A deals, drafting agreements, managing client relationships, leading negotiations, and supervising junior associates. Candidates with exceptional academic credentials and law firm experience are encouraged to apply.

Location:

• San Francisco, CA

Duties:

• Lead M&A transactions for public and private companies
• Draft definitive transaction agreements and other legal documents
• Manage all aspects of strategic transactions, including:
  • Supervising junior associates
  • Coordinating with subject matter experts
  • Leading negotiations with counterparties
  • Ensuring seamless deal execution
• Provide strategic guidance to clients throughout the transaction lifecycle
• Collaborate with other legal teams and partners within the firm

Requirements:

• 6-8 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions and strategic transactions
• Proven ability to serve as the lead associate on complex M&A transactions
• Experience managing client relationships and leading negotiations
• Ability to mentor and supervise junior associates in M&A transactions

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:

• Superior academic credentials
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• High-level drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills
• Strong organizational and leadership abilities
• Expertise in managing large, multi-faceted M&A transactions

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 backup 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.