M&A Associate — Hybrid, Big-Firm Experience

DLA Piper; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 310,000 - 390,000; Full time

Job summary

DLA Piper is seeking a mid-level associate for our San Diego corporate group to execute merger and acquisition transactions for private and public companies. Minimum 4 years of M&A experience, with emphasis on drafting principal acquisition agreements and direct negotiation.

California admission required; AmLaw 100 experience preferred. Ideal candidates will have strong academic credentials, superb writing and negotiation skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced,

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of M&A experience with private and public companies.
• Admitted to practice in California.
• Experience at a large law firm (AmLaw 100) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough legal research to support transactions.
• Draft well-written legal documents including contracts and correspondence.
• Assist/manage complex transactions from inception to closing.
• Interact with internal and external clients with professionalism and responsiveness.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop innovative transaction strategies.
• Attend high-level legal activities such as negotiations, hearings, and depositions.

Skills

M&A experience

Legal research

Legal writing

Negotiation

Cross-border transactions

Client relations

Education

J.D. degree

CA Bar admission

Job description

DLA Piper is seeking a mid-level associate for our San Diego corporate group to execute merger and acquisition transactions for private and public companies. Minimum 4 years of M&A experience, with emphasis on drafting principal acquisition agreements and direct negotiation.

California admission required; AmLaw 100 experience preferred. Ideal candidates will have strong academic credentials, superb writing and negotiation skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced,