Private Equity Mergers & Acquisitions Associate Attorney

Job overview

The Private Equity Mergers & Acquisitions Associate Attorney role is hybrid, with at least three office days per week, and is available in Newport Beach and Los Angeles (Century City), CA. Compensation is $310,000–$390,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications. The associate joins a law firm's M&A and Private Equity practice. The attorney drafts and negotiates acquisition agreements, represents private equity sponsors and other transaction parties, and supports deals from structuring through closing. The role contributes to sophisticated corporate transactions through due diligence, execution, and close collaboration with deal teams and clients.

What you'll do

• Draft, review, and negotiate acquisition agreements and related M&A transaction documents
• represent private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, and strategic buyers and sellers
• assist with transactions from initial structuring through closing
• collaborate with deal teams and maintain client relationships
• support due diligence, transaction execution, and closing processes.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

hybrid

private equity

mergers & acquisitions

associate attorney

newport beach ca

los angeles ca

$310k–$390k/year

corporate transactions

due diligence

acquisition agreements

california bar

three office days weekly

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Seeks a mid-level associate with 4–6 years of corporate transactional experience focused on M&A and private equity; California bar admission or eligibility to become licensed is required.

About the employer

Direct Counsel is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.