M&A Associate Attorney

Job Description

Relocation support is available, and admission to or eligibility to waive into the relevant jurisdiction within 3–6 months is required.

About the Opportunity

If you’re craving a corporate practice that actually feels different —one that pairs Silicon Valley’s entrepreneurial energy with the rigor of a nationally recognized M&A powerhouse—you’ll feel at home here. Our client is one of the most respected technology-focused law firms in the country, advising the companies reshaping how the world works. You’ll join a premier M&A group completing industry-defining transactions across tech and life sciences, while working in a culture known for authenticity, humility, and zero pretense. If you want world-class deal exposure without the rigid hierarchy of traditional BigLaw, this is it.

About the Firm

Our client is a nationally recognized law firm known for its deep alignment with technology and life sciences companies—from early-stage startups to global public leaders. The M&A practice has been honored repeatedly as one of the top technology deal teams in the country and has completed over $750 billion in transactions in recent years, including high-profile strategic exits and complex cross-border acquisitions.

What sets this firm apart is its unique blend of :

• Elite deal sophistication
• A free-market staffing model that empowers associates to chart their own course
• A down-to-earth, West Coast-influenced culture that values authenticity, collaboration, and autonomy
• An environment where associates grow quickly, build meaningful relationships with partners, and have pathways both to partnership and to outstanding in-house roles at top technology companies

Role Overview

We are seeking a Mid-Level Corporate M&A Associate with 3–5 years of experience at a leading law firm. This individual will join a highly selective, high-performing M&A group that handles sophisticated transactions across the technology and life sciences sectors.

This role is available in the following offices :

Relocation support is available, and admission to or eligibility to waive into the relevant jurisdiction within 3–6 months is required.

What You’ll Do

As a mid-level associate in this practice, you will :

What Makes This Role Different

Ideal Candidate Profile

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Compensation

Base salary ranges from $260,000 – $310,000 depending on level and location, with eligibility for discretionary bonus. The firm follows a tiered competency-based leveling system aligned with market-leading compensation structures.

Comprehensive benefits include :

Application Details

Please note that if we decide to move you forward into the process we will ask you to provide a deal sheet and law school transcripts.