Corporate Lawyer

Illapa Search; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Illapa Search is recruiting for associates to join a premier M&A and Private Equity group in San Diego. The role involves leading sophisticated M&A transactions and advising companies, investors, and strategics on a broad range of deals across industries.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of M&A, corporate governance, capital markets, or venture capital experience and must be admitted in good standing to the California bar.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of M&A, corporate governance, capital markets and/or venture capital experience.
• Admitted in good standing to the California bar.

Responsibilities

• Take a leading role in sophisticated M&A transactions and advise clients across industries on strategic transactions and financings.
• Counsel emerging and established companies, investors and market participants on corporate matters and capital structures.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team to execute complex deals and manage deal timelines.

Skills

M&A experience

Corporate governance

Capital markets

Venture capital

Education

California Bar admission

Job description

An elite, AM-ranked law firm is currently seeking associates to join its M&A and Private Equity Group in San Diego. This team are engaged in the full spectrum of public and private mergers and acquisitions and private equity transactions across a variety of industries. They are named a ‘Corporate Practice of the Year’ Finalist at The American Lawyer Industry Awards and have worked with big clients like Arsenal and Mastercard for example.

The Opportunity:

Candidates will take a leading role in sophisticated M&A transactions and advise emerging and established companies, investors, strategics, and other market participants on a broad range of strategic transactions, capital market and/or venture capital financings, and general corporate matters. Candidates should have 3+ years of M&A, corporate governance, capital markets and/or venture capital experience. Candidates must be admitted in good standing to the California bar.

About the Firm:

This firm has over 150 years of experience and comprises a diverse group of legal professionals from many cultures who are dedicated to teamwork, collaboration and superior client service. They represent clients in more than 70 countries and have 21 offices strategically situated in key commercial and financial hubs across the United States, Europe, and Asia pacific.

They have received first-tier national rankings in 43 categories, including M&A and Private Equity and offer competitive salaries, a range of benefits and professional development opportunities.