Corporate Associate

Job Overview

A highly regarded law firm is seeking a Corporate Associate Attorney with 3 to 5 years of experience to join its Los Angeles office. This role involves working on sophisticated corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and securities matters. The ideal candidate will bring strong drafting and analytical capabilities along with the ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment.

Location

• Los Angeles, California

Duties

• Provide legal support on a range of corporate transactions including:

  • Mergers & acquisitions

  • Joint ventures

  • Securities offerings

• Draft and negotiate transaction documents, shareholder agreements, and other corporate contracts

• Support due diligence processes and corporate governance activities

• Interface with clients and internal stakeholders throughout deal lifecycle

• Ensure compliance with corporate, securities, and regulatory frameworks

• Coordinate with cross-functional legal teams, including tax and finance

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of corporate transactional experience in a law firm setting

• Substantive exposure to M&A, securities, or joint venture deals

• Excellent legal drafting, organizational, and analytical skills

• Proven ability to manage competing deadlines across multiple deals

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for client interaction

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited U.S. law school

• Strong academic performance required

Certifications

• Active membership in the California State Bar (or eligibility for prompt admission)

Skills

• Advanced legal research and writing abilities

• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy

• Familiarity with corporate governance and securities compliance

• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, high-performance legal team

• Private equity or finance experience is a plus, though not required

• Experience in mid-size or large law firm environments preferred

Benefits

• Actual compensation may vary based on qualifications and experience

• Additional benefits package may include:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance

  • Retirement savings plans

  • Paid time off and holiday schedule

  • Professional development support and mentoring

The Los Angeles office of this full-service firm emphasizes in its practice Entertainment, New Media, Media Content, and E-Commerce, although they also have all of the traditional Corporate, Real Estate, Bankruptcy and other areas of practice. The Entertainment practice, in particular, is one the firm has traditionally been identified with and is one of the largest in the nation. The firms client base is both international in scope and diverse in nature. With very few exceptions, the firms attorneys have very distinguished academic and professional records; associates claim the firms most attractive quality is its stimulating intellectual environment.