Mergers & Acquisitions Associate (4-6 yrs exp) – Los Angeles

• Position Locations: Los Angeles
• Salary: $310,000 - $390,000
• Schedule: 4/1 Hybrid
• Admits: CALIFORNIA
• Practice Area: CORPORATE
• Specialties: MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS

Firm Description:
Our client is a globally recognized law firm with approximately 1,700 attorneys across more than 20 offices worldwide. Known for its leadership in corporate transactions, litigation, and regulatory matters, the firm consistently ranks among the top in revenue and innovation. With a legacy dating back to 1948, it serves a diverse client base across industries such as finance, technology, healthcare, and energy. The firm is distinguished by its collaborative culture, commitment to legal excellence, and ability to deliver strategic solutions to complex, high-stakes challenges.

Position Description:

Mergers & Acquisitions Associate

Position Overview

Our client, a premier global law firm, is seeking a Corporate Associate (Class of 2020-2022) to join its Mergers & Acquisitions practice in Los Angeles. This is an exceptional opportunity for an attorney with sophisticated transactional experience to work on complex public and private M&A transactions across a variety of industries.

The ideal candidate will have substantial experience handling acquisitions, mergers, divestitures, and other strategic corporate transactions. The role offers direct exposure to high-profile deals, sophisticated clients, and collaborative deal teams working across multiple practice areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent buyers, sellers, investors, and corporate clients in public and private M&A transactions.

• Draft, review, and negotiate acquisition agreements and ancillary transaction documents.

• Conduct and manage legal due diligence processes.

• Coordinate transaction teams across multiple practice groups and jurisdictions.

• Advise clients on transaction structure, risk allocation, and strategic considerations.

• Assist with mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and other complex corporate transactions.

• Manage deal timelines and oversee transaction execution.

• Support clients throughout all phases of a transaction, from initial structuring through closing.

• Collaborate with specialists in tax, finance, employment, intellectual property, and regulatory matters.

Qualifications

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

• Class years 2020 through 2022 preferred.

• Active admission to practice law in California.

• Significant experience handling:

  • Public company M&A transactions

  • Private company acquisitions

  • Strategic transactions

  • Corporate transactional matters

• Experience managing key components of sophisticated deals.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary transaction team.

• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.

• Excellent academic credentials.

• Experience with a peer law firm preferred.

• Strong project management and client-relations skills.

Compensation

The expected base salary range for this position is $310,000 to $390,000 annually.

Actual compensation will vary based on experience, qualifications, skills, and other job-related factors.

This position may also be eligible for a discretionary year-end bonus.

Benefits & Professional Development

Our client offers a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare coverage, retirement benefits, paid time off, bonus opportunities, professional development programs, mentorship initiatives, and extensive pro bono opportunities. Attorneys also benefit from a structured lateral integration program, sophisticated transactional experience, and a hybrid work environment designed to support long-term career development.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our client is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants in accordance with applicable law.

Application Requirements

Qualified candidates should submit:

• Resume

• Law School Transcript

• Any additional materials requested during the hiring process

Location: Los Angeles, California

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

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