Junior to Mid-Level Corporate & Finance Associate

J&T Business Consulting; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 235,000 - 310,000; Full time

Job summary

J&T Business Consulting in San Francisco is seeking a Junior to Mid-Level Corporate & Finance Associate with 1–5 years of corporate law experience, primarily in M&A. Expect significant responsibility and frequent partner/client interaction on domestic and international transactions.

The role emphasizes hands-on deal work, cross-practice collaboration, and a path to deeper client exposure within a lean, mentor-supported team.

Qualifications

• 1–5 years of corporate law practice focused on M&A.
• Licensed or eligible to practice law in Massachusetts.
• Strong drafting, negotiating, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal communication and client-focused mindset.
• Strong academic credentials from an accredited law school.

Responsibilities

• Assist in structuring, negotiating, and closing buy-side and sell-side transactions.
• Lead due diligence reviews and draft ancillary transaction agreements.
• Coordinate closing checklists and post-closing integration.
• Collaborate with tax, IP, capital markets, antitrust, environmental, privacy, and regulatory teams.
• Manage components of corporate transactions with independence.

Skills

M&A

Negotiation

Legal drafting

Analytical

Organization

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Junior to Mid-Level Corporate & Finance Associate

San Francisco, United States | Posted on 11/05/2026

Junior to Mid-Level Corporate & Finance Associate

Practice Area: Corporate & Finance

Class Years: 2021 – 2025

Salary Range: $235, 000 – $310, 000 (commensurate with experience)

Position Overview

We are seeking junior to mid-level associates (class years 2021–2025) with a minimum of one year of experience to join our Corporate & Finance practice group in Boston. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), including conducting due diligence, drafting ancillary deal documents, and managing deal checklists.

This role offers significant responsibility early on, high levels of partner and client interaction, and opportunities to work on complex domestic and international transactions.

Key Responsibilities

M&A Execution: Assist in structuring, negotiating, and closing buy-side and sell-side transactions for strategic and financial buyers across key global markets.

Documentation & Diligence: Lead due diligence reviews, draft ancillary transaction agreements, maintain closing checklists, and coordinate post-closing integration processes.

Cross-Practice Collaboration: Work alongside specialized teams (tax, IP, capital markets, antitrust, environmental, privacy, and regulatory) to craft practical, business-focused legal solutions for clients.

Deal Management: Balance collaborative team effort with the ability to independently manage specific components of corporate transactions.

Qualifications & Requirements

Experience: 1 to 5 years of corporate law practice, with a primary focus on M&A and transactional finance.

Legal Credentials: Must be currently licensed, or eligible to become licensed, to practice law in Massachusetts.

Core Skills: Strong legal drafting, negotiating, analytical, and organization skills with keen attention to detail.

Soft Skills: Excellent verbal communication, sound professional judgment, and a collaborative, client-focused mindset.

Academic Record: Strong academic credentials from an accredited law school.

What We Offer

Deal Team Structure: Leanly staffed teams designed to maximize associate responsibility, client face-time, and partner mentorship.

Professional Growth: A supportive and collegial culture invested in helping associates craft a tailored, long-term career path.

Equal Opportunity Employment: We commit to a diverse, inclusive environment free from discrimination across all terms and conditions of employment.