Junior Corporate Attorney Associate - M&A & Corporate Transactions

Job Description

Job Description

Location: Los Angeles, CA
Experience: 2–3 Years
Compensation: $210,000–$230,000 Base Salary

Direct Counsel is seeking a Junior Corporate Attorney Associate to join a nationally recognized corporate practice in Los Angeles. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney with 2–3 years of corporate transactional experience , particularly in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), who is looking to develop within a collaborative, sophisticated law firm environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support M&A and general corporate transactions from due diligence through closing.

• Conduct legal due diligence and review transaction-related documentation.

• Draft and review ancillary agreements and corporate documents.

• Assist with transaction coordination, closing processes, and client communications.

• Collaborate with senior attorneys on complex corporate matters.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of corporate transactional experience , including M&A.

• Active California Bar membership required.

• Experience conducting due diligence and drafting transactional documents.

• Strong legal research, drafting, and analytical skills.

• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and communication skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• $210,000–$230,000 base salary.

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.

• HSA/FSA options, paid time off, and parental leave.

• Professional development, mentorship, and business development support.

Why This Opportunity

Join a respected, mid-sized law firm offering sophisticated corporate transactions, early client exposure, and meaningful responsibility . Associates benefit from a structured dual-mentor program, hands-on training, and opportunities for long-term professional growth.

Direct Counsel is committed to connecting exceptional legal talent with premier legal employers and fostering inclusive hiring practices.