M&A Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A prestigious law firm is seeking an experienced Mergers & Acquisitions Associate to join its team. This role involves working on high-profile M&A transactions for leading companies in the technology and life sciences sectors. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of relevant experience, particularly in public and private company mergers and acquisitions, and other strategic transactions. The associate will be responsible for drafting agreements, managing due diligence, and collaborating with subject matter experts to ensure successful transaction execution.

Location:

• San Francisco, CA

Duties:

• Serve as a key associate on mergers and acquisitions transactions
• Draft definitive transaction agreements for public and private company deals
• Assist in managing all aspects of strategic transactions, including:
  • Due diligence processes
  • Disclosure letters
  • Coordinating with subject matter experts
• Provide legal support in client relationship management
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure seamless deal execution

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions or strategic transactions
• Strong track record of managing M&A deals, including drafting transaction documents
• Ability to handle complex, time-sensitive transactions with multiple stakeholders

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Certifications:

• Active membership in the Bar of the state where the candidate will be based (New York, California, or Washington) or eligibility for admission

Skills:

• Strong academic credentials
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• High-level drafting and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills

Benefits:

• Discretionary merit bonuses
• Monthly wellness reimbursements
• 24/7 access to emotional and behavioral health support, including virtual counseling
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage for employees, spouses/domestic partners, and children up to age 26
• Family-building benefits, including IVF, adoption, surrogacy, and egg-freezing
• Paid parental leave
• Parenting support concierge and telemedicine services
• Resource group for parents and caregivers
• Career coaching for working parents
• In-home and center-based backup childcare services
• Tutoring and college coaching for older children
• Health Savings Accounts with firm contributions
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) retirement plan with firm contributions
• Pretax commuter and parking benefits
• Basic and supplemental life insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary long-term care insurance
• Voluntary critical illness, hospitalization, and accident insurance
• Voluntary ID theft protection and pet insurance
• Medicare consulting services
• Firm-paid CLE, bar review fees, and bar dues

This Vault Law 100 and one of the Best Law Firm in the Emerging Companies & Venture Capital firm boasts cutting-edge clients, pleasant people, and a flexible work/life balance. The firm is a global player with very deep tech roots and has been ranked among the top 10 M&A advisors in the nation. As the premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, the firm is appealing to associates for fostering an entrepreneurial and collaborative environment across its attorney ranks, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, career growth, and building leadership and relationship skills with clients and colleagues. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.