Lateral Corporate - M&A Associate Attorney

Job Overview:

A leading law firm is seeking a Lateral Associate to join its Corporate M&A team in Palo Alto, California. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in M&A transactions and a solid understanding of corporate law, particularly within the tech industry. This role offers significant opportunities for growth, direct client interaction, and a high level of responsibility. Associates will have the chance to advise corporate clients on acquisitions, dispositions, minority investments, and general corporate matters, while developing business relationships in a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment.

Location:

• Palo Alto, CA

Duties:

• Advise corporate clients on mergers, acquisitions, dispositions, minority investments, and other corporate transactions.
• Provide legal counsel on general corporate and emerging companies matters.
• Draft and review corporate transaction documents, including purchase agreements and investment contracts.
• Conduct due diligence and assist in structuring complex transactions.
• Manage client relationships and provide proactive, strategic advice.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on high-level transactions while also taking ownership of key aspects of deals.
• Contribute to business development efforts and build relationships with clients.

Requirements:

• 1-3 years of experience in M&A transactions and corporate law.
• Strong understanding of corporate law, with a focus on the tech industry.
• Experience in advising clients on acquisitions, investments, and corporate governance matters.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently while maintaining attention to detail.
• A driven, entrepreneurial mindset with a focus on business development and client relationships.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (or ability to become admitted in the relevant jurisdiction).

Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of M&A transactions and corporate governance.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage client relationships and develop new business.
• Organizational skills and the ability to handle complex matters independently.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits.
• Retirement benefits with firm contributions.
• Paid time off, including vacation days and sick leave.
• Parental leave.
• Basic life insurance and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Performance-based discretionary bonuses.

This Vault 50 leading international law firm has been consistently ranked among the world's top law firms in industry surveys and major publications. Associates emphasize the firm's flexibility and the ability to work on cutting-edge, high-stakes matters with brilliant attorneys, as well as the ability to advise clients on some of today's most complex and significant matters. Associates described the firm as laid back and a BigLaw paradise. Associates are drawn to the firm's impressive reputation and headline hitting cases. One associate remarked at how happy he noticed attorneys working at this firm were. Junior attorneys obtain experience in document review and drafting, motion drafting, appellate brief drafting, first-chairing depositions, and working on memoranda for major clients. The firm is distinctively positioned in today's global marketplace and offers unparalleled, innovative thinking for clients with the most challenging needs. The attorneys at this firm aspire to handle all matters as partners with their clients. The firm leads retreats across its offices, allowing great networking opportunities. The firm also emphasizes a strong diversity and pro bono on its attorneys.