Mergers & Acquisitions Associate (4-6 yrs exp) - Los Angeles

Permanent Placements LLC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 310,000 - 390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Permanent Placements LLC is recruiting an Mergers & Acquisitions Associate for a premier global law firm in Los Angeles. The role targets attorneys (Class of 2020–2022) with sophisticated transactional experience in public and private M&A across diverse industries.

The ideal candidate will handle acquisitions, mergers, divestitures, and other strategic corporate transactions, collaborating with cross‑functional teams and top clients in a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Class years 2020 through 2022 preferred.
• Active admission to practice law in California.
• Experience handling public and private M&A transactions across industries.

Responsibilities

• Represent buyers, sellers, investors, and corporate clients in public and private M&A transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate acquisition agreements and related documents.
• Conduct and manage legal due diligence processes.
• Coordinate transaction teams across multiple practice groups and jurisdictions.
• Advise on transaction structure, risk allocation, and strategic considerations.
• Assist with mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and other complex corporate transactions.
• Manage deal timelines and oversee transaction execution.
• Support clients from structuring through closing.
• Collaborate with tax, finance, employment, IP, and regulatory specialists.

Skills

M&A experience

Negotiation

Due diligence

Transaction management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Mergers & Acquisitions Associate

Position Overview

Our client, a premier global law firm, is seeking a Corporate Associate (Class of 2020-2022) to join its Mergers & Acquisitions practice in Los Angeles. This is an exceptional opportunity for an attorney with sophisticated transactional experience to work on complex public and private M&A transactions across a variety of industries.

The ideal candidate will have substantial experience handling acquisitions, mergers, divestitures, and other strategic corporate transactions. The role offers direct exposure to high-profile deals, sophisticated clients, and collaborative deal teams working across multiple practice areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent buyers, sellers, investors, and corporate clients in public and private M&A transactions.


• Draft, review, and negotiate acquisition agreements and ancillary transaction documents.


• Conduct and manage legal due diligence processes.


• Coordinate transaction teams across multiple practice groups and jurisdictions.


• Advise clients on transaction structure, risk allocation, and strategic considerations.


• Assist with mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and other complex corporate transactions.


• Manage deal timelines and oversee transaction execution.


• Support clients throughout all phases of a transaction, from initial structuring through closing.


• Collaborate with specialists in tax, finance, employment, intellectual property, and regulatory matters.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.


• Class years 2020 through 2022 preferred.


• Active admission to practice law in California.


• Significant experience handling:
  
  
  
  • Public company M&A transactions
  
  
  • Private company acquisitions
  
  
  • Strategic transactions
  
  
  • Corporate transactional matters
  
  
  
  


• Experience managing key components of sophisticated deals.


• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary transaction team.


• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.


• Excellent academic credentials.


• Experience with a peer law firm preferred.


• Strong project management and client-relations skills.

Compensation

The expected base salary range for this position is $310,000 to $390,000 annually.

Actual compensation will vary based on experience, qualifications, skills, and other job-related factors.

This position may also be eligible for a discretionary year-end bonus.

Benefits & Professional Development

Our client offers a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare coverage, retirement benefits, paid time off, bonus opportunities, professional development programs, mentorship initiatives, and extensive pro bono opportunities. Attorneys also benefit from a structured lateral integration program, sophisticated transactional experience, and a hybrid work environment designed to support long-term career development.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our client is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants in accordance with applicable law.

Application Requirements

Qualified candidates should submit:

• Resume


• Law School Transcript


• Any additional materials requested during the hiring process

Location: Los Angeles, California

Work Arrangement: Hybrid