CareerPlan

M&A Associate (San Francisco or Palo Alto)

San Francisco, CA, USFull-time$225k–$260k2026-10-12 → 2026-11-12
Hybrid · United States

Core

Associate lawyer executing merger and acquisition transactions for private and public companies, with potential exposure to capital markets and growth equity.

Role type

Associate corporate M&A attorney

Builds

M&A transactions, capital markets deals, and growth equity investments

Domain

Law / Corporate M&A / Capital Markets

Required skills

Legal research, legal writing, transaction management, client relationship management, business judgment, attention to detail, compliance knowledge

Preferred skills

AmLaw 100 firm experience, capital markets experience, growth equity experience

Technologies

Legal research databases, contract management systems

Responsibilities

Conduct legal research and analysis for transaction strategy, draft legal documents including memos and contracts, assist in managing complex transactions from inception to closing, interact with internal and external clients, collaborate on transaction strategies, attend high-level legal meetings and negotiations, ensure compliance with legal standards and regulations

Seniority

Associate, 1-3 years experience