Corporate M&A Associate Attorney

Kaizen Stackup; New York, Pasadena, San Francisco, Santa Monica, Los Angeles (NY, CA, CA, CA, CA); On-site; USD 260,000 - 310,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious law firm as a Corporate M&A Associate Attorney, focusing on high-stakes tech and life sciences deals. This role requires 3-5 years of M&A experience, strong academic credentials, and a collaborative approach, allowing you to work with industry leaders while enjoying a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Competitive compensation package

Flexible hybrid work setup

Culture valuing work-life balance

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of solid M&A deal experience at a reputable law firm.
• Bar membership in the relevant state or eligibility to waive in.

Responsibilities

• Join a high-performing M&A team that advises innovative startups and public companies.
• Work independently with clients and manage M&A deals.

Skills

M&A deal experience

Writing/drafting skills

Collaborative approach

Proactive work style

Education

Strong academic background

Job description

Corporate M&A Associate Attorney – Top-Tier Tech & Life Sciences Deals

Are you a strategic dealmaker with a passion for high-stakes M&A work? Ready to take your legal career to the next level by working with some of the most exciting names in tech and life sciences? If you're nodding your head, keep reading – this one’s for you.

We’re partnering with a nationally recognized, elite law firm that’s redefining the M&A landscape in tech and life sciences. Their corporate team has handled $750B+ in transactions, earned accolades like Technology M&A Law Firm of the Year, and consistently ranks at the top of Chambers and Legal 500. They're not just closing deals — they’re shaping industries.

The Role:

This is your chance to join a high-performing M&A team that advises innovative startups, unicorns, and public companies alike. They're looking for a mid-level associate (3–5 years) with robust M&A experience to join one of their offices in:

Silicon Valley
San Francisco
Seattle
Santa Monica
New York

What They’re Looking For:

• 3–5 years of solid M&A deal experience at a reputable law firm

• Strong academic background and top-notch writing/drafting skills

• A proactive, collaborative approach and ability to work independently with clients

• Bar membership in the relevant state (or eligibility to waive in)

Bonus points if you have an affinity for or experience with tech and life sciences clients. If you love working with visionaries who are building the future, you’ll fit right in.

Why This Opportunity Rocks:

Work with some of the most innovative companies in the world
Join a team that’s not just respected — they’re industry leaders
Competitive comp package: $260,000–$310,000 base + discretionary bonus
Comprehensive benefits that support your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing
Offices with flexible hybrid setups and a culture that truly values work-life balance

Ready to Learn More?

If you're ready to do cutting-edge work with a collaborative, top-tier team, let’s talk. This is the kind of opportunity that doesn’t come around often.

Reach out to express interest or learn more — confidentially, of course.