Junior Corporate Associate – Las Vegas

The People Of: Professional Services; Nevada (IA); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

HSA / FSA

Dependent care accounts

401(k) with firm contribution

PTO & sick leave

Disability insurance

Voluntary benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Hybrid work flexibility

Job summary

The People Of: Professional Services in Las Vegas is seeking a junior corporate associate with 1–3 years PQE to join its corporate practice. The role involves handling M&A, venture transactions, and private equity work with direct partner mentorship from day one.

You will draft acquisition and investment documents, perform due diligence, coordinate closings, and develop client relationships. Nevada Bar admission is required (or you must be willing to sit).

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of corporate transactional experience (M&A, VC, PE).
• JD from an accredited U.S. law school; top academics preferred.
• Nevada Bar admission required (or willing to sit).
• Excellent drafting and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review acquisition agreements, venture financing documents, and governance materials.
• Support senior attorneys on public and private M&A deals, investment rounds, and recapitalizations.
• Conduct legal due diligence and coordinate closings.
• Work with startups, VC funds, and established businesses on strategic transactions.
• Build trusted relationships with clients and play an integral role in deal execution.

Skills

Corporate transactions

M&A

VC investments

Legal drafting

Due diligence

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Junior Corporate Associate – Las Vegas

Location: Las Vegas, NV

Experience: 1–3 Years PQE | Corporate M&A & Venture Transactions

A leading Am Law 100 firm is seeking a junior associate (1–3 years PQE) to join its corporate practice in Las Vegas. This is a high-visibility role within a busy and nationally connected transactional team. Associates are given significant client-facing responsibility and direct partner mentorship from day one.

About The Role

This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic corporate group working across public and private M&A, venture capital, early-stage financings, and private equity transactions. The group operates nationally but maintains a strong local footprint, offering exposure to sophisticated deal work without sacrificing work-life balance.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and review acquisition agreements, venture financing documents, and corporate governance materials
• Support senior attorneys on public and private M&A deals, investment rounds, and recapitalizations
• Conduct legal due diligence and coordinate closings
• Work with startups, VC funds, and established businesses on a range of strategic transactions
• Build trusted relationships with clients and play an integral role in deal execution

Who You Are

• 1–3 years of corporate transactional experience (including M&A, VC, and/or PE)
• Strong knowledge of acquisition and investment documentation
• Excellent drafting and analytical skills
• Detail-oriented with strong interpersonal judgment and commercial instincts
• JD from an accredited U.S. law school; top academic performance preferred
• Admission to the Nevada Bar required (or willing to sit)

Compensation

Base Salary: $175,000 – $245,000 (Las Vegas market)

Bonuses: Discretionary annual bonus potential

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• HSA, FSA, and dependent care accounts
• 401(k) with firm contribution
• Generous PTO & sick leave
• Short and long-term disability
• Voluntary benefits (accident, critical illness, pet insurance, etc.)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Hybrid work flexibility (location-based)