Associate, Mergers and Acquisitions

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate for its Mergers and Acquisitions practice in San Francisco, California. The role involves supporting and leading complex corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in corporate M&A work and demonstrate confidence in client-facing interactions.

Duties

• Represent clients in corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents.
• Manage due diligence and logistical preparation for signing/closing.
• Communicate with relevant parties on transaction documents and open issues.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admitted and in good standing with the New York, Texas, or California bar.
• Previous corporate M&A experience at a firm or in-house.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Bar admission in New York, Texas, or California.

Skills

• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Benefits

• Discretionary bonus.
• Paid leave.
• Life, health, accident, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan.

The small San Francisco office of this firm, one of the oldest and largest law firms in the world, focuses on corporate law. In particular, the corporate practice concentrates on three areas: corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, and private finance. The office represents clients in a wide variety of industries, including: technology and e-commerce, healthcare, and commercial and investment banking. The firm generally looks for attorneys who are well-rounded and have a sense of humor and seems to prefer top students from second-tier law schools over mediocre students from top schools. Salaries are competitive, and associates describe the firms formal training programs as phenomenal. One associate reports that the firm hires a tremendous amount of lateral attorneys.