Corporate M&A Associate

Newport Williams; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport Williams seeks a Corporate M&A Associate with 3+ years of transactional experience, ideally from a mid-to-large firm. The role emphasizes drafting, due diligence, and closing complex deals in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates will be admitted to the California bar and bring strong academic credentials, with prior exposure to private equity transactions and governance considerations. The position is based in San Francisco, offering a collaborative team setting.

Qualifications

• Solid experience working on M&A transactions, including support across a range of deal types, particularly M&A and private equity.
• Ability to draft M&A transaction documents.
• Experience with corporate due diligence.
• Ability to help manage complex transactions through to closing.
• Familiarity with corporate governance principles.
• Familiarity with federal securities laws.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Must be admitted to practice in California.

Skills

M&A experience

Drafting M&A documents

Due diligence

Closing management

Governance knowledge

Securities laws

Academic credentials

California Bar

Education

Bar admission in California

Job description

A well-established law firm is seeking a Corporate M&A Associate with 3+ years of relevant transactional experience, ideally gained at a mid-to-large sized firm.

What you'll bring:

• Solid experience working on M&A transactions, including support across a range of deal types, particularly M&A and private equity
• Ability to draft M&A transaction documents
• Experience with corporate due diligence
• Ability to help manage complex transactions through to closing
• Familiarity with corporate governance principles
• Familiarity with federal securities laws
• Excellent academic credentials
• Must be admitted to practice in California

What's offered:

A collaborative team environment and the opportunity to work on sophisticated, high-profile transactions.