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Associate - Mergers & Acquisitions / Private Equity

Advocates Legal Recruiting
Posted onFeb 12, 2026
LocationSan Francisco, California, United States (On-site)
Employment typeFull-time
Salary$310k – $420k Yearly
Category: Attorneys

Location: San Francisco California United States


M&A/Private Equity Associate | AmLaw 100 |

San Francisco | Los Angeles | New York City
Our AmLaw 100 client is adding associates to its busy Merges & Acquisitions and Private Equity teams in San Francisco, Los Angeles or New York City. Expect direct client contact, high-visibility transactions, and a platform that rewards initiative.
Role Summary
• Advise corporate clients and private equity funds on acquisitions, dispositions, minority investments, and similar transactions
• Draft and negotiate core deal documents and manage transactions end to end
• Handle general corporate matters for portfolio companies and strategic clients
Candidate Profile
• Law school class years 2018–2021
• Significant hands-on M&A experience and fluency with corporate law and market terms
• Proven drafting skills, effective deal management, and comfort running workstreams with autonomy
• Driven, business-development mindset with the judgment to own client-facing responsibilities
Why This Role
• Real responsibility from day one with meaningful client interaction
• High deal flow across PE and strategic M&A, building market credibility fast
• Opportunity to grow relationships and manage matters with independence
• Competitive compensation: $310,000–$420,000 base, plus discretionary performance bonus
• Full benefits package including healthcare, retirement, paid vacation and sick time, parental leave, basic life insurance, and FSAs
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