Entry-Level Corporate & Finance Associate – M&A (SF)

J&T Business Consulting; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

J&T Business Consulting in San Francisco seeks a 3L/Entry-Level Corporate & Finance Associate to join a global practice. You will work on complex domestic and cross-border transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures, while building a foundation in corporate law alongside experienced partners and senior associates.

The role emphasizes transaction execution, due diligence, document drafting, and legal research, with collaboration across tax, finance, IP, antitrust, and privacy

Qualifications

• J.D. candidates graduating in 2026 or 2027 with a strong academic record.
• Current bar eligibility or licensure to sit for the bar in the target jurisdiction.
• Strong writing, analytical abilities, and attention to detail.
• Interest in M&A and corporate transactions.

Responsibilities

• Transaction Execution: assist with mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, capital markets, and other corporate transactions across all phases.
• Due Diligence: review contracts and corporate records; summarize findings for deal teams.
• Document Drafting: prepare initial drafts of transaction documents and ancillary agreements under supervision.
• Legal Research: conduct targeted research on corporate law, governance, and regulatory issues.
• Cross-Practice Collaboration: coordinate with tax, finance, IP, antitrust, environmental, FDA, and privacy teams.

Skills

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

M&A interest

Education

J.D. candidate

Job description

J&T Business Consulting in San Francisco seeks a 3L/Entry-Level Corporate & Finance Associate to join a global practice. You will work on complex domestic and cross-border transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures, while building a foundation in corporate law alongside experienced partners and senior associates.

The role emphasizes transaction execution, due diligence, document drafting, and legal research, with collaboration across tax, finance, IP, antitrust, and privacy