Corporate Associate - Mid Level

Corporate Associate Job details hosted by Sharon Brown Salary: $120,000 - $250,000 per year A bit about us We are a well-established Southern California business law firm serving entrepreneurs, emerging growth companies, investors, technology businesses, entertainment and digital media companies, and middle-market organizations. Our attorneys advise clients through every stage of the business lifecycle, including formation, financing, growth, strategic transactions, acquisitions, and exits. Our team is known for combining sophisticated legal counsel with practical business judgment, helping clients navigate complex transactions while staying focused on long-term growth and execution. Why join us? Opportunity to work with a highly regarded business law firm known for representing companies throughout the full lifecycle of growth, from startup and financing stages through acquisitions and exits. Sophisticated transactional work involving emerging companies, investors, technology businesses, entertainment/digital media clients, and middle-market companies. Collaborative, entrepreneurial environment with direct partner access and meaningful client interaction. Broad exposure across corporate, M&A, venture capital, securities, technology, entertainment, and business advisory matters. Platform for an associate who wants more than document support and is looking to become a true business advisor to clients. Job Details We are seeking a Corporate Associate Attorney to join a sophisticated business and transactional practice representing entrepreneurs, emerging growth companies, investors, and established middle-market businesses through all stages of growth. This role will involve a broad mix of general corporate, M&A, venture capital, securities, governance, and commercial transaction work. The ideal candidate will be comfortable drafting and negotiating transaction documents, managing deal flow, communicating directly with clients, and working closely with partners on fast-moving business matters. Responsibilities may include: Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating corporate and transactional documents, including purchase agreements, operating agreements, shareholder agreements, financing documents, board consents, corporate governance materials, and commercial contracts. Supporting mergers and acquisitions, venture financings, private placements, securities compliance, entity formation, corporate restructurings, and other business transactions. Advising startups, emerging growth companies, investors, and private businesses on day-to-day corporate matters. Managing diligence requests, disclosure schedules, closing checklists, transaction timelines, and deal-related communications. Working directly with clients, opposing counsel, investors, and internal deal teams to move transactions efficiently from kickoff through closing. Assisting with corporate governance, equity matters, securities filings, and ongoing business advisory needs. Providing practical, business-minded legal guidance in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. Ideal Candidate 3+ years of corporate transactional experience, ideally with exposure to M&A, venture capital, securities, emerging growth companies, or general corporate matters. Strong drafting, negotiation, and client communication skills. Experience managing deal documents, diligence, closings, and corporate governance matters. Comfortable working with founders, executives, investors, and business owners. Ability to balance multiple transactions and deadlines while maintaining strong attention to detail. Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to provide practical, responsive, business-oriented legal advice. 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