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Associate - Mergers & Acquisitions / Private Equity

Advocates Legal Recruiting
Posted 2 months ago, valid for 22 days
Location

San Francisco, CA 94102, US

Salary

$310,000 - $420,000 per year

Contract type

Full Time

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  • An AmLaw 100 firm is seeking associates for their Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Equity teams in San Francisco, Los Angeles, or New York City.
  • Candidates should have law school graduation years between 2018 and 2021, along with significant hands-on M&A experience and fluency in corporate law.
  • Responsibilities include advising clients on transactions, drafting deal documents, and managing transactions from start to finish.
  • The position offers a competitive salary range of $310,000 to $420,000, along with a discretionary performance bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.
  • This role provides real responsibility, high deal flow, and opportunities for relationship building and independent management.

M&A/Private Equity Associate | AmLaw 100 |

San Francisco | Los Angeles | New York City
Our AmLaw 100 client is adding associates to its busy Merges & Acquisitions and Private Equity teams in San Francisco, Los Angeles or New York City. Expect direct client contact, high-visibility transactions, and a platform that rewards initiative.
Role Summary
• Advise corporate clients and private equity funds on acquisitions, dispositions, minority investments, and similar transactions
• Draft and negotiate core deal documents and manage transactions end to end
• Handle general corporate matters for portfolio companies and strategic clients
Candidate Profile
• Law school class years 2018–2021
• Significant hands-on M&A experience and fluency with corporate law and market terms
• Proven drafting skills, effective deal management, and comfort running workstreams with autonomy
• Driven, business-development mindset with the judgment to own client-facing responsibilities
Why This Role
• Real responsibility from day one with meaningful client interaction
• High deal flow across PE and strategic M&A, building market credibility fast
• Opportunity to grow relationships and manage matters with independence
• Competitive compensation: $310,000–$420,000 base, plus discretionary performance bonus
• Full benefits package including healthcare, retirement, paid vacation and sick time, parental leave, basic life insurance, and FSAs

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