Corporate M&A Attorney

Kovoro; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 230,000 - 330,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cravath scale compensation

Job summary

Premier AmLaw 100 Firm in San Francisco seeks an experienced Corporate M&A Associate or Counsel to handle the full spectrum of deal activity, including buy-side and sell-side work, LBOs, minority investments, and Series B through pre-IPO financings. You will draft and negotiate purchase agreements, disclosure schedules, and ancillary documents, coordinating with clients and bankers throughout execution.

The role offers market-rate Cravath scale compensation, a collaborative culture, and robust

Qualifications

• JD from ABA-accredited law school and California bar admission.
• 3–7 years corporate transactional experience at a large law firm or top-tier boutique.
• Experience drafting and negotiating M&A transaction documents.
• Exposure to venture capital or private equity deal structures preferred.
• Strong analytical ability and exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate purchase agreements, disclosure schedules, and ancillary documents.
• Interface with clients, counterparties, and investment bankers throughout deal execution.
• Work on buy-side and sell-side M&A, leveraged buyouts, minority investments, and venture/PE financings.

Skills

M&A transactions

Contract negotiation

Legal drafting

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Our client is a premier AmLaw 100 firm whose San Francisco office serves as a hub for technology sector M&A, venture capital, and private equity transactions. The corporate practice group has advised on over $20 billion in deal value in the past two years, including landmark acquisitions by leading AI infrastructure and enterprise software companies.

The incoming Corporate M&A Associate or Counsel will work on the full spectrum of deal activity — including buy-side and sell-side M&A, leveraged buyouts, minority investments, and Series B through pre-IPO financings. You will draft and negotiate purchase agreements, disclosure schedules, and ancillary transaction documents, and interface with clients, counterparties, and investment bankers throughout deal execution.

The firm offers market-rate Cravath scale compensation, a collaborative team culture, and robust training programs for attorneys at all levels.

Requirements

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school; California bar admission required
• 3–7 years of corporate transactional experience at a large law firm or top-tier boutique
• Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating M&A transaction documents
• Exposure to venture capital or private equity deal structures preferred
• Strong analytical ability and exceptional written and verbal communication skills