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Corporate Associate (M&A/PE Focus) (2+ yrs Exp)

$225k

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True Deal Exposure. Sponsor Work. Fast Pace. This Jobot Job is hosted by: Scott Rundlett Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $225,000 - $450,000 per year A bit about us: We are a leading, full-service law firm recognized for delivering sophisticated legal solutions to clients across industries. Our team combines deep experience with a collaborative approach to help businesses navigate complex challenges. We pride ourselves on providing practical, innovative strategies that drive results while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and integrity. Why join us? We offer an inclusive and dynamic environment where your contributions truly matter. Our culture emphasizes professional growth, mentorship, and teamwork, ensuring you have the resources and support to thrive. With access to cutting-edge matters and a commitment to work-life balance, we empower our attorneys to build rewarding careers while making a meaningful impact. Job Details We are seeking corporate associates to join a transactional practice focused on mergers and acquisitions and private equity work. This role offers exposure to a wide range of deal types and the opportunity to work closely with sponsors, companies, and internal deal teams across all stages of transactions. Responsibilities Support mergers and acquisitions and private equity transactions from inception through closing Draft and negotiate primary and ancillary transaction documents Conduct due diligence and assist with transaction structuring and execution Coordinate deal processes, including managing timelines and working with internal and external stakeholders Collaborate with team members on complex corporate and transactional matters Assist with post-closing matters and ongoing client advisory work Qualifications At least 2 years of experience in corporate transactional work Experience with mergers and acquisitions and/or private equity transactions Strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills Ability to manage multiple deals and work in a fast-paced environment Collaborative and client-focused mindset Requirements Prior experience at a nationally recognized law firm or comparable environment Strong academic credentials Demonstrated ability to handle transactional work and deal execution Strong attention to detail and organizational skills Admission to a U.S. bar or eligibility for admission Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy Jobot

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