Corporate Associate

Squire Patton Boggs; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 245,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Squire Patton Boggs is seeking a mid-level Associate with corporate transactional experience to join its corporate practice in the United States, including Los Angeles. The role offers exposure to cross-border mergers and acquisitions, private equity, debt finance, capital markets, joint ventures and governance matters.

A JD from an accredited law school, admission to the State Bar, and 3–5 years of law firm experience are required.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the State Bar for the applying office location.
• 3-5 years of meaningful law firm experience in mergers and acquisitions, securities, and other corporate transactional matters.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and other corporate transactional matters.
• Transaction management and due diligence.
• Assist with managing client relationships.

Skills

M&A experience

Cross-border transactions

Draft purchase agreements

Coordinate transaction teams

Due diligence

Negotiation of terms

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Admission to State Bar (office location)

Job description

Squire Patton Boggs is hiring a mid-level Associate with corporate transactional experience to join its sophisticated corporate practice and be part of a highly collaborative team. The position can be based in a number of our US offices; see our careers site for other location options. The individual hired for this position will have an opportunity to assume significant responsibility in complex transactional matters for key clients and be part of a growing local and global team. The candidate can also expect to be involved with a variety of assignments and receive valuable hands‑on experience across a range of disciplines, including cross‑border mergers and acquisitions, private equity, debt finance, capital markets, joint ventures, strategic alliances, commercial contracts, securities offerings and corporate governance.

Responsibilities

• Advise firm clients on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and other corporate transactional matters
• Transaction management and due diligence
• Assist with managing client relationships

Academic And Professional Qualifications

• Possess a JD from an accredited law school and a strong academic record
• Admission to the State Bar of the office location for which you are applying
• 3-5 years of meaningful experience in a law firm managing mergers and acquisitions, securities, and other corporate transactional matters

Professional Skills & Experience

• Experience in mergers and acquisitions, dispositions, auctions, carve‑out transactions, joint ventures and/or cross‑border transactions
• Demonstrated ability to draft purchase agreements, ancillary documents, and third‑party legal opinions
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate transaction teams (domestic and cross‑border)
• Experience managing due diligence and the data room or data site
• Experience negotiating aspects of corporate transactions

Personal Skills

• Demonstrated capability to work in a team environment and exercise good judgment
• Positive, can‑do, and proactive attitude
• Excellent verbal and written communication and organizational skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Flexible, composed, and ability to prioritize and handle multiple matters simultaneously with a high level of competence and accuracy
• Committed to professional ethics and client confidentiality

The salary range for this position is $245,000 to $290,000 per year, depending on skills and experience. We offer a professional and friendly work environment and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, life, 401(k) and many other excellent benefits.

Squire Patton Boggs will consider qualified applicants for employment with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of state and local laws.

About Squire Patton Boggs

Squire Patton Boggs is a full‑service global law firm providing insight at the point where law, business and government meet, giving you a voice, supporting your ambitions and achieving successful outcomes. With over 1,500 lawyers spanning more than 40 offices across four continents, the firm is renowned for its local connections and global influence, delivering comprehensive legal services across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific, and Latin America.

Squire Patton Boggs is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion or creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other condition protected by applicable law. This non‑discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment.