M&A Corporate Associate (4–6 yrs) — Partnership Track

Sheppard; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 310,000 - 390,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP, an Am Law 50 firm in Downtown Los Angeles, seeks a Corporate Associate with 4–6 years of corporate transactional experience to assist with our bustling M&A practice across diverse industries. We train our associates and involve them early with clients, offering a collegial environment and opportunities for advancement to a partnership track.

Ideal candidates have focused on M&A, can draft substantive documents, run deal teams, and manage transactions from

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions at a top national law firm
• Must be admitted to the California State Bar or be preparing to obtain admission
• Exceptional analytical, writing, and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Draft substantive transactional documents and negotiate deal terms
• Run deal teams and coordinate multi‑party transactions from start to finish
• Work collaboratively with clients and team members, taking ownership of projects

Skills

M&A transactions

Deal execution

Leadership

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from a top law school

Job description

Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP, an Am Law 50 firm in Downtown Los Angeles, seeks a Corporate Associate with 4–6 years of corporate transactional experience to assist with our bustling M&A practice across diverse industries. We train our associates and involve them early with clients, offering a collegial environment and opportunities for advancement to a partnership track.

Ideal candidates have focused on M&A, can draft substantive documents, run deal teams, and manage transactions from