Mergers & Acquisitions / Private Equity Associate Attorney

Job overview

The Mergers & Acquisitions / Private Equity Associate Attorney role is listed in San Diego, CA, with the posting also identifying San Francisco as an office option. Compensation is $260,000–$310,000 per year, plus bonus eligibility. Direct Counsel is representing a highly respected law firm with a nationally recognized corporate practice. The attorney represents sponsors, portfolio companies, family offices, and strategic buyers and sellers in complex transactions. The role supports deals from diligence and document negotiation through closing, while advising clients on acquisitions, divestitures, mergers, investments, and exits.

What you'll do

• Represent clients in complex transactions
• draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents
• advise on acquisitions, divestitures, mergers, investments, and exits
• conduct legal due diligence
• coordinate deal workstreams and execution through closing
• collaborate with clients, counterparties, and deal teams.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

associate attorney

mergers & acquisitions

private equity

san diego ca

san francisco ca

direct counsel

$260,000–$310,000/year

corporate transactions

legal due diligence

purchase agreements

3–5 years’ experience

california bar

bonus eligibility

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare coverage, retirement benefits, paid time off, professional development resources, and additional firm-sponsored benefits.

Why this role

The posting identifies San Diego or San Francisco offices and seeks 3–5 years of relevant experience.

About the employer

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