Associate - Mergers & Acquisitions

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate for the Mergers & Acquisitions team in Los Angeles, CA. This role offers the opportunity to work within a dynamic and collaborative environment, engaging with a diverse client base and participating in business development activities.

Duties

• Lead initial stages of deals, including negotiating term sheets and drafting purchase/merger agreements.
• Manage multiple transactional matters simultaneously.
• Collaborate closely with shareholders and participate in client-facing activities.

Requirements

• 3-6 years of transactional/M&A experience, primarily with private company M&A.
• Experience with private equity/sponsor clients on acquisitions, dispositions, and growth equity.
• Admitted in, or taking steps to become admitted in, California or Illinois.

Education

• J.D. degree or equivalent with strong academic credentials.

Certifications

• Admitted to the bar in the applicable jurisdiction.

Skills

• Strong negotiation and drafting skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects effectively.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits structure.
• Hybrid work policy with three days in-office and two days remote.
• Professional development assistance, including training and mentoring.

This thriving law firm has a strong tradition of maintaining significant relationships with their clients. They employ over 300 attorneys and have seven international and domestic offices. Their Los Angeles office represents clients in a wide range of legal matters including antitrust and trade regulation, government contracts, health care, bank mergers and acquisition strategies, insurance, intellectual property litigation, complex litigation, construction, labor relations, data privacy and security, real estate, employment law, estate planning, transportation, and wage and hour compliance.