Sr. Corporate Associate (6+ yrs) – San Francisco

• Position Locations: San Francisco
• Salary: $390,000 - $410,000
• Schedule: 2/3 Hybrid
• Admits: CALIFORNIA
• Practice Area: CORPORATE
• Specialties: CORPORATE GOVERNANCE, MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS, PRIVATE EQUITY

Firm Description:
Our client is a top-ranked global law firm with more than 2,850 attorneys across 49 offices in the U.S., Europe, Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East. Known for its broad industry reach and innovative legal solutions, the firm advises clients in areas such as corporate law, litigation, real estate, intellectual property, and regulatory compliance. It is consistently recognized for its collaborative culture, commitment to diversity, and leadership in pro bono and philanthropic initiatives.

Position Description:

 

Corporate Associate (Private Equity)

Our client, a leading international law firm, is seeking a Corporate Associate with 6+ years of transactional experience to join its Corporate Practice in San Francisco.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced corporate attorney to work on sophisticated private equity transactions, representing private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, management teams, and investors across a broad range of industries. The successful candidate will take on significant deal responsibility, direct client interaction, and leadership opportunities within a highly regarded transactional practice.

Responsibilities

• Advise private equity sponsors and portfolio companies on complex corporate transactions
• Lead and manage:
  • Private equity investments and divestitures
  • Platform and add-on acquisitions
  • Portfolio company transactions
  • Corporate governance matters
• Draft and negotiate primary transaction documents
• Oversee and conduct complex legal due diligence reviews
• Manage transaction processes from structuring through closing
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, including tax, finance, employment, regulatory, and other specialists
• Supervise and mentor junior associates on transaction matters
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients and transaction participants
• Provide advice regarding corporate governance and fiduciary duty issues

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active membership in good standing with the California Bar
• Minimum 6 years of corporate transactional experience at a leading law firm
• Significant experience in:
  • Private equity acquisitions and dispositions
  • Portfolio company transactions
  • Corporate governance matters
  • Complex M&A transactions
• Experience drafting and negotiating principal transaction documents
• Ability to independently manage transactions and client relationships
• Excellent academic credentials
• Strong drafting, analytical, negotiation, and communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership and project management abilities

Preferred Experience

• Representation of private equity sponsors and institutional investors
• Cross-border transaction experience
• Experience leading due diligence teams and transaction workstreams
• Supervision and mentoring of junior attorneys

Why This Opportunity

Our client has a nationally recognized private equity platform representing sponsors, investors, and portfolio companies across a wide range of industries. Attorneys benefit from:

• Exposure to sophisticated domestic and international private equity transactions
• Significant responsibility and client contact
• Leadership opportunities on complex matters
• Collaboration with a global team of private equity attorneys
• Strong mentorship and long-term career development
• A highly entrepreneurial and team-oriented culture

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $390,000 – $410,000 annually
• Eligibility for discretionary bonus opportunities

Comprehensive benefits may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pet insurance and voluntary supplemental insurance programs
• Commuter and transit benefits where applicable

Location

• San Francisco, California

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Law School Transcript (unofficial transcripts accepted)
• Deal Sheet / Transaction Summary

Our client is committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative work environment and seeks attorneys who are interested in building sophisticated private equity and corporate practices within a premier global platform.

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