Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: M&A Associate Attorney (4–6 Years Experience)
Locations: Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Denver, New York, Palo Alto, San Diego, Chicago
Compensation: $310,000 – $390,000 (depending on location, skills, and experience)
About the Role
Are you ready to take your M&A career to the next level? We’re looking for a sharp, driven, and collaborative attorney with 4–6 years of hands-on experience in mergers & acquisitions to join one of the most dynamic and innovative teams in BigLaw.
What you’ll be doing:
- Leading sophisticated M&A deals from start to finish, including drafting and negotiating key agreements.
- Owning the deal process — juggling timelines, managing client relationships, and keeping everything on track.
- Mentoring and supervising junior associates while being a trusted partner to senior stakeholders.
- Tackling a wide variety of complex, high-value matters for clients who expect nothing less than excellence.
What we’re looking for:
- A JD from a top-tier law school with strong academic credentials.
- Solid M&A skills and proven deal experience.
- Someone who thrives in a fast-paced, client-facing environment and enjoys being a go-to problem solver.
- A team player with the confidence to take ownership of matters and the curiosity to keep growing.
Why You’ll Love It Here:
- A culture that values collaboration, mentorship, and excellence.
- Access to career-defining M&A work with some of the most sophisticated clients in the market.
- The support, resources, and platform of a leading global law firm—without losing the human touch.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Base salary range: $310,000 – $390,000 (based on location, skills, and experience).
- A comprehensive benefits package that supports your professional and personal life, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Health savings and flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance, AD&D, disability, and long-term care coverage
- Pre-tax commuter benefits
- Four weeks of vacation + two weeks of sick time + 10 paid holidays
- Generous parental leave & fertility benefits
- Backup care support for kids and adults
- Plus, firm-paid insurance and wellness perks to keep you balanced
If you’re an ambitious M&A attorney who’s ready to dive into challenging, high-profile deals while building your career in a collaborative, top-tier environment, we’d love to hear from you.