M&A Private Equity Attorney

Lateral Link; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 230,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BigLaw salary

End of year bonus

Signing bonus for early starters

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment platform is seeking a professional to manage PE/M&A workstreams with direct client contact in San Francisco. Candidates should have over 3 years of experience in a top firm and strong drafting skills. The role offers competitive compensation including bonuses for early starters and a chance for clear advancement in a national firm.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience at a leading firm in PE/M&A or growth/VC.
• Proven independent ownership within a team.
• Strong business judgment and crisp writing/speaking.
• CA bar or eligibility (next exam/waiver).

Responsibilities

• Run PE/M&A workstreams with direct client contact.
• Draft/negotiate SPAs, merger and rollover documents.
• Own diligence, closings, and counterparty/advisor coordination.

Skills

Client interaction

Drafting and negotiating documents

Business judgment

Crisp writing/speaking

Education

California bar or eligibility

Job description

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Run sponsor-side transactions end-to-end. Draft, negotiate, and lead core workstreams across buyouts, add-ons, minority/growth investments, venture rounds, recapitalizations, exits, and executive equity.

BigLaw salary PLUS full end of year bonus + signing bonus if you start before the end of the year.

What you’ll do:

• Run PE/M&A workstreams with direct client contact.
• Draft/negotiate SPAs, merger and rollover docs, equity and incentive plans, key ancillaries.
• Own diligence, closings, and counterparty/advisor coordination.

What you bring:

• 3+ years at a leading firm in PE/M&A or growth/VC.
• Proven independent ownership within a team.
• Strong business judgment and crisp writing/speaking.
• CA bar or eligibility (next exam/waiver).

Why this platform:

• AmLaw 25 firm
• National PE/growth footprint with real document ownership and sponsor exposure.
• High deal velocity, structured training, clear advancement.

How to Apply:

Apply here or email [e-mail] / DM to schedule a confidential intro call.