Corporate Associate Attorney

Corporate (M&A) Associate Lateral

Practice Area: Corporate – Mergers & Acquisitions

Location: Palo Alto, CA

Schedule: Onsite or Hybrid per firm policy; full-time with standard AmLaw 20 billable expectations (~2,000+ annually)

Salary: Estimated base range of $260,000 to $420,000 with discretionary annual bonuses based on performance and firm profitability.

The Client:

A top-tier AmLaw 20 firm with a global M&A practice representing technology companies, emerging growth ventures, and private equity funds. The Palo Alto office is a hub for high-value tech-sector transactions, providing a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of Silicon Valley innovation and global corporate dealmaking.

Description:

This role involves advising clients on domestic and cross-border M&A transactions, strategic investments, joint ventures, and general corporate governance matters. You will lead due diligence efforts, draft and negotiate purchase agreements, and coordinate with tax, IP, and regulatory teams on deal execution. The position offers consistent exposure to industry-leading technology transactions and direct client interaction, along with a strong path toward senior associate and partner-level opportunities.

Qualifications:

• JD from an accredited law school; CA Bar admission or eligibility to obtain promptly.
• Preferred class years: 2018–2022 (mid-level) or 2015+ (senior lateral).
• Significant experience in public and private M&A transactions.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex transactions independently.
• Demonstrated client service excellence and business development potential.
• Experience in tech or life sciences deals a plus.

This job advertisement is a general announcement created to attract qualified candidates on behalf of our client. It is not a complete job description or an offer of employment. Salary and benefits details may vary and are not always disclosed. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage individuals of all religions, nationalities, genders, sexualities, ideologies, creeds, beliefs or backgrounds who are qualified for the role to apply!