Mid-level Corporate and Business Transactions Associate

Job Overview:
A prominent law firm is seeking a highly qualified midlevel associate to join its Corporate & Business Transactions practice group. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with 4-5 years of experience in M&A and Private Equity transactions. The ideal candidate will have experience drafting and negotiating complex transaction agreements and possess strong organizational, drafting, and analytical skills. This role offers exposure to high-profile corporate matters in a dynamic legal environment.

Location:  San Francisco, CA 

Duties:

• Manage and support M&A and Private Equity transactions, including drafting, negotiating, and reviewing transaction agreements.
• Provide counsel on corporate governance, compliance, and other business law matters.
• Advise clients throughout corporate transactions, including structuring and negotiating key terms.
• Conduct legal research and prepare relevant legal documents.
• Assist in the execution of corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures.
• Develop and maintain client relationships, ensuring effective communication and legal support.
• Collaborate with senior team members to ensure timely and successful transaction closures.

Requirements:

• 4 to 5 years of law firm experience in M&A/Private Equity transactions.
• Proven ability to draft and negotiate complex agreements related to corporate transactions.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines.
• Active bar membership in the state where the office is located.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active bar membership in the state of the office location.

Skills:

• Expertise in M&A and Private Equity transactions.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Ability to effectively manage complex transactions and client needs.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health insurance package (medical, dental, and vision).
• 401(k) with firm contributions.
• Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, parental leave).
• Professional development and continuing legal education support.
• Flexible work arrangements based on position and location.
• Additional benefits depending on the role, such as wellness programs and more.

This large law firm opened with a labor and leveraged-leasing practice and quickly built a substantial corporate and litigation practice. Today, the firm focuses its practice on business and finance, investment management, litigation, labor and employment, real estate and environmental issues. Attorneys at the firm enjoy a faily casual, though conservative, environment where partners tend to be collegial and offer excellent formal and informal training programs. In addition to recieving fair market salaries, associates at the firm have the opportunity to participate in award winning pro bono work.