M&A Corporate Associate — Partnership Track (1–3 yrs)

Sheppard; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 235,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheppard Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP, an Am Law 50 firm, seeks a Corporate Associate (Class of 2024 or 2025) for its Downtown Los Angeles office to support a busy M&A practice that serves a diverse client base, from startups to international corporations.

The ideal candidate will have strong M&A experience, be comfortable leading diligence, drafting disclosure schedules and ancillary agreements, and will work closely with senior practitioners on sophisticated matters at a national level.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience at a top national law firm working on mergers and acquisitions.
• Must be admitted to the California State Bar or preparing to obtain admission.
• Strong academic background from a top-tier law school.
• Exceptional analytical, writing, and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Focus on M&A transactions, managing the diligence process, drafting disclosure schedules and ancillary agreements.
• Execute deals from start to finish with supervision and collaboration across teams.
• Work directly with clients to provide sophisticated legal services at a national level.

Skills

M&A experience

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

J.D. from a top law school

California Bar admission

Job description

Sheppard Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP, an Am Law 50 firm, seeks a Corporate Associate (Class of 2024 or 2025) for its Downtown Los Angeles office to support a busy M&A practice that serves a diverse client base, from startups to international corporations.

The ideal candidate will have strong M&A experience, be comfortable leading diligence, drafting disclosure schedules and ancillary agreements, and will work closely with senior practitioners on sophisticated matters at a national level.