Mid-Level Mergers & Acquisitions Associate Attorney

Job overview

The Mid-Level Mergers & Acquisitions Associate Attorney role is listed in San Diego, CA; compensation is $290,000–$390,000 per year. Direct Counsel is recruiting for a highly respected Am Law firm’s nationally recognized transactions practice, with offices listed in multiple U.S. cities. The attorney leads and manages domestic and cross-border M&A transactions for public and private companies and private equity sponsors. The role drafts and negotiates transaction documents, coordinates due diligence and timelines, advises clients, and manages multiple workstreams while collaborating across practice groups.

What you'll do

• Manage domestic and cross-border M&A transactions
• draft, review, and negotiate purchase agreements and related documents
• coordinate transaction timelines and legal due diligence
• serve as a client and advisor contact
• advise on corporate and transactional matters
• support private equity transactions
• manage multiple workstreams
• collaborate across practice groups.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

m&a associate attorney

san diego ca

direct counsel

$290k–$390k/year

mergers and acquisitions

cross-border transactions

private equity

corporate law

4–8 years experience

j.d. required

bar membership

client representation

medical benefits

401(k)

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k)
• disability and life insurance
• adoption assistance
• dependent care support.

Why this role

Seeks attorneys with 4–8 years of complex M&A experience, a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school, and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

About the employer

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