Associate

Corporate M&A Associate — San Diego

  • LocationSan Diego, California
  • Work typeOn-site
  • Experience4–6 PQE
  • Compensation$310k–$390k
  • PracticeCorporate

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Growing corporate team in the San Diego office seeks a mid-level M&A associate to support acquisition and related corporate matters. The role emphasizes drafting and negotiating principal acquisition agreements and managing transactions for private and public company clients.

This is a hybrid role with regular in‑office presence. The team offers complex transactional work, including cross‑border matters, with structured professional development and opportunities for client-facing responsibility.

  • J.D. and admission to practice in California
  • 4–6 years of M&A experience advising private and/or public companies
  • Proven experience drafting and negotiating acquisition agreements and other transaction documents
  • Direct big‑law transactional experience (AmLaw 100 experience preferred)
  • Strong legal research, writing, commercial judgment and client communication skills

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