M&A Associate Attorney

Audrey Golden Associates Ltd.; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured mentorship program

Generous business development budget

Quarterly origination bonuses

Full benefits package

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in Los Angeles seeks a mid to senior level M&A Associate with 2–8 years of experience. The role offers direct client exposure and significant responsibilities from the start, working alongside senior partners recognized in the field. Associates will enjoy a structured mentorship, a generous development budget, and quarterly bonuses. The firm promotes a collaborative environment and allows for up to three days of remote work weekly, alongside a full benefits package.

Qualifications

• 2–8 years of M&A experience.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Collaborative and comfortable in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate M&A and corporate governance documents.
• Coordinate transactions with clients, colleagues, and opposing counsel.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Communication

Collaboration

Job description

A highly regarded, top-ranked boutique law firm in West L.A. is seeking a mid to senior level M&A Associate with 2–8 years of experience to join a collaborative, top-rated team.

The role offers direct client exposure and meaningful responsibility from day one, alongside senior partners recognized among California's top corporate lawyers. Associates benefit from a structured mentorship program, a generous business development budget, and quarterly origination bonuses.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate M&A and corporate governance documents (purchase agreements, ancillary documents, employment agreements, NDAs, entity agreements)
• Coordinate transactions with clients, colleagues, and opposing counsel

Qualifications

• 2–8 years of M&A experience
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
• Collaborative and comfortable in a fast-paced environment
• Billable Requirement: 1,800 hours
• Hybrid: Up to 3 days remote per week
• Full benefits package

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply in confidence.