Mergers & Acquisitions Associate — 3–5 Years

Job overview

The Mergers & Acquisitions Associate role is onsite in Palo Alto, CA, with additional listed locations in New York, San Francisco, and Seattle. The posting lists a salary range of $260,000–$365,000 per year, with discretionary merit bonuses potentially awarded. The associate joins an M&A practice advising technology and life sciences companies. The associate supports public and private company mergers, acquisitions, and strategic transactions through agreement drafting and negotiation, due diligence, disclosure schedules, and deal execution. The role also contributes to client relationships and coordination with subject matter experts.

What you'll do

• Draft and negotiate definitive transaction agreements
• manage due diligence and disclosure schedules
• coordinate with subject matter experts
• support deal execution and client relationships on public and private company mergers, acquisitions, and strategic transactions.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

mergers & acquisitions associate

m&a

corporate transactions

due diligence

transaction agreements

technology

life sciences

palo alto ca

new york

san francisco

seattle

direct counsel

$260k–$365k/year

healthcare coverage

401(k)

paid parental leave

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Healthcare coverage for employees and families, 401(k) retirement plan with firm contributions, and paid parental leave.

Why this role

The posting specifies 3–5 years of relevant experience and describes the position as a dedicated M&A role rather than general corporate work.

About the employer

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