Corporate M&A Associate
On-site · La Jolla, California, United States
Job Summary
Mid-level Corporate Development Associate at a highly regarded full-service law firm in San Diego. The role focuses on sophisticated M&A transactions for private and public company clients, including drafting and negotiating principal acquisition agreements, managing deals from inception through closing, supporting senior attorneys on deal strategy and client communications, and ensuring compliance with applicable standards. Requires California Bar admission, 4–6 years of M&A transactional experience, and a strong academic background from a recognized law school. Attorneys based in LA or SF who are open to relocating to the San Diego area will also be considered, with relocation assistance available.
Required Qualifications
- 4–6 years of M&A transactional experience with private and public companies
- Big Law or boutique M&A firm background, directly transferable skills required
- Strong drafting and negotiation experience on principal acquisition agreements
- Active California Bar admission
- Strong academic credentials from a nationally recognized law school
- Consistent tenure, demonstrated stability across prior roles
- Healthtech, life sciences, or cross-border M&A experience a plus
- Draft and negotiate principal acquisition agreements and related transaction documents
- Manage complex M&A transactions from inception through closing
- Support senior attorneys on deal strategy, client communication, and legal analysis
- Ensure compliance with applicable legal standards throughout each engagement
- relocation assistance is available
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