MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY - SENIOR

Multiple Locations: New York, NY | San Francisco, CA | Palo Alto, CA | Seattle, WA

A leading AmLaw 50 firm is seeking a Senior Associate Attorney to join its dynamic Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Practice Group. This is an exciting opportunity to work on some of the most sophisticated and high-profile M&A transactions in the technology and life sciences sectors, advising both public and private companies on strategic deals of global impact.

Candidate Profile

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
• Active Bar Admission in the relevant jurisdiction, in good standing
• 6–8 years of substantive experience handling public and private company M&A and other strategic transactions
• Experience serving as a lead associate on M&A transactions, including heading the M&A team and supervising junior associates
• Demonstrated ability to draft definitive transaction agreements and manage due diligence, disclosure letters, and closing processes
• Highly proficient in leading negotiations with transaction counterparties, managing client relationships, and collaborating across practice groups
• Prior AmLaw or similarly sophisticated law firm experience preferred
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills, as well as strong leadership abilities

Key Responsibilities

• Represent tech and life sciences clients in strategic M&A transactions
• Lead the deal team through negotiations with counterparties and the structuring and execution of complex transactions
• Draft and review transaction documents, including definitive agreements, disclosure letters, and closing deliverables
• Supervise junior associates and oversee process management across all phases of a deal
• Collaborate with attorneys across practices to provide comprehensive legal counsel to clients
• Manage client relationships through responsive and solution-oriented service

Why Join Us?

This is a premier opportunity to take on a significant role within a nationally-recognized M&A team that handles market-leading transactions for some of the most innovative companies in the world. Associates here gain direct exposure to clients, mentorship from top M&A practitioners, opportunities for leadership development, and the ability to take on significant responsibility from day one. With a culture that emphasizes collaboration, excellence, and professional growth, this role offers the ideal platform to expand your knowledge, build on your sophisticated M&A practice, and accelerate your career trajectory.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Salary: $390,000 – $435,000, commensurate with experience
• Discretionary merit bonus eligibility
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; paid parental leave; 401(k) plan; HSA with firm contribution; FSAs; back-up child care; and commuter benefits
• Additional Perks: Family-building benefits (IVF, adoption, surrogacy, and egg freezing), wellness reimbursements, behavioral health support, and pet insurance, among others

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and deal sheet/list of representative transactions for consideration.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.