Corporate Associate – Mid-Level

Jobot; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 240,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parking provided

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Sick time

Generous vacation policy

Short-term disability, long-term/dis,

AD&D and life insurance

Job summary

Jobot in Los Angeles is seeking a Corporate Associate with 6–8 years of M&A experience to handle sophisticated transactions and general corporate matters. The role emphasizes drafting, negotiating, coordinating with clients and opposing counsel, and supporting deal teams in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Base salary ranges from $240,000 to $290,000 with hybrid flexibility and a reasonable billable requirement.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of mergers and acquisitions experience.
• Strong corporate transactional drafting experience.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and client service skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively while also taking ownership of assignments.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Positive, team-oriented attitude.
• Comfortable in a high-performing, fast-paced legal environment.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, revise, and negotiate corporate transactional documents.
• Handle documentation related to stock purchases, asset purchases, acquisitions, corporate governance, LLCs, shareholder matters, confidentiality agreements, and employment-related agreements.
• Coordinate transaction timelines and deliverables with clients, colleagues, opposing counsel, and other deal participants.
• Assist with due diligence, deal organization, and closing processes.
• Communicate regularly with clients and counsel regarding transaction status, document revisions, and open issues.
• Manage multiple transactions and competing deadlines in a fast-paced practice environment.
• Support the broader Corporate/M&A team on complex business transactions and general corporate matters.

Skills

Mergers & Acquisitions

Drafting & Negotiation

Client communication

Team collaboration

Job description

Corporate Associate

Salary: $240,000 - $290,000 per year

About us

We are a collaborative law firm with a strong Corporate/M&A practice handling sophisticated transactional matters. Our team works on a variety of mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance matters, and business-related agreements.

Attorneys in this group are trusted with meaningful drafting, negotiation, client communication, and transaction coordination. The environment is fast-paced, team-oriented, and best suited for attorneys who enjoy managing multiple moving pieces while working closely with clients, colleagues, and opposing counsel.

The firm offers competitive compensation, hybrid flexibility, a reasonable billable requirement, business development support, and a strong benefits package.

Why join us

This is an excellent opportunity for a mid-level Corporate/M&A attorney who wants sophisticated transactional work in a strong, well-regarded corporate practice without losing the benefits of a collaborative and entrepreneurial firm environment.

The firm offers high-quality deal work, meaningful client contact, and the opportunity to work closely with experienced attorneys on complex M&A and general corporate matters. The team values attorneys who are practical, responsive, business-minded, and interested in continuing to expand their skill set.

The role also offers a competitive compensation package, hybrid flexibility, a business development budget, and strong benefits, making it a compelling opportunity for an attorney looking for long-term growth in a dynamic Corporate/M&A practice.

Job Details

We are seeking a mid-level Corporate Associate to join a busy Corporate/M&A practice. The ideal candidate will have 6–8 years of experience handling mergers and acquisitions and related corporate transactional matters.

This attorney will work on a variety of private company transactions and will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, revising, and negotiating key transaction documents. The role will also involve coordinating with clients, opposing counsel, internal attorneys, and other transaction participants to keep deals moving efficiently and ensure deadlines are met.

This position is best suited for an attorney who enjoys deal work, thrives in a fast-moving environment, and is comfortable balancing multiple matters at once. The firm is looking for someone with strong drafting and negotiation skills, excellent communication, and the ability to build trust with clients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, revise, and negotiate corporate transactional documents.
• Handle documentation related to stock purchases, asset purchases, acquisitions, corporate governance, LLCs, shareholder matters, confidentiality agreements, and employment-related agreements.
• Coordinate transaction timelines and deliverables with clients, colleagues, opposing counsel, and other deal participants.
• Assist with due diligence, deal organization, and closing processes.
• Communicate regularly with clients and counsel regarding transaction status, document revisions, and open issues.
• Manage multiple transactions and competing deadlines in a fast-paced practice environment.
• Support the broader Corporate/M&A team on complex business transactions and general corporate matters.

Requirements

• 6–8 years of mergers and acquisitions experience.
• Strong corporate transactional drafting experience.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and client service skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively while also taking ownership of assignments.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Positive, team-oriented attitude.
• Comfortable in a high-performing, fast-paced legal environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $240,000–$290,000 annually.
• Billable requirement: 1,800 hours.
• Hybrid flexibility: up to 3 days per week remote.
• Annual business development budget: $2,500.
• Parking provided.
• 401(k) plan.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Sick time.
• Generous vacation policy.
• Short-term disability, long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance benefits.

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