Mergers & Acquisitions Associate - Midlevel - San Francisco

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 215,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical insurance

401(k) retirement planning

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is seeking a midlevel associate to join its Corporate practice in San Francisco with a focus on mid-market mergers and acquisitions.

This role offers the opportunity to support sophisticated transactions while developing strong client relationships. Candidates should have 3–5 years of M&A experience, strong drafting skills, and the ability to manage multiple workstreams effectively.

The firm values diversity and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a salary range of $215,000 to $290,000.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in M&A work at a law firm.
• Experience supporting private company mergers and acquisitions preferred.
• Demonstrated interest in transactional practice and working on complex corporate matters.

Responsibilities

• Support middle-market mergers and acquisitions for private companies.
• Assist with transaction structuring, due diligence, negotiation, and closing processes.
• Draft and negotiate transaction documents.

Skills

M&A Experience

Drafting and Negotiation Skills

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Ability to Manage Workstreams

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Overview

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is seeking a midlevel associate to join our Corporate practice with a focus on mid-market mergers and acquisitions in our Seattle, San Francisco, or Portland offices. This associate will work closely with partners across the corporate group to support a growing practice advising strategic buyers and sellers, private companies, and investors in a wide range of transactional matters. This role offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated middle-market transactions across a variety of industries while developing strong client relationships and taking on meaningful responsibility on deal teams.

Responsibilities

• Support middle-market mergers and acquisitions, including buy-side and sell-side transactions for private companies and strategic investors
• Assist with transaction structuring, due diligence, negotiation, and closing processes
• Draft and negotiate transaction documents, including purchase agreements, disclosure schedules, ancillary agreements, and closing documentation
• Coordinate and manage due diligence review and workstreams across deal teams
• Advise clients on general corporate governance and transactional matters in connection with M&A transactions
• Work closely with partners, senior associates, and clients to manage deal timelines and deliverables
• Collaborate with attorneys across the firm in related practice areas, including tax, real estate, employment, intellectual property, and technology transactions

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in M&A work at a law firm
• Experience supporting private company mergers and acquisitions preferred
• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Demonstrated interest in transactional practice and working on complex corporate matters
• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission (or eligibility for admission) in the state where the position is based

Why DWT

Our corporate practice advises clients on complex transactional matters across industries, with a strong focus on middle-market M&A transactions. Associates work closely with partners and clients, gaining hands-on experience throughout the deal lifecycle while building relationships across the firm’s corporate platform. The group emphasizes collaboration, mentorship, and early responsibility as associates develop their practices.

Join Us

If you’re ready to take your career to the next level and be part of a firm where your contributions are recognized and valued, please submit your cover letter addressed to Beka Anardi, Senior Recruiter; resume; copy of law school transcript; and a writing sample.

We are accepting third party submissions.

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP embraces diversity, equity and inclusion. It brings out the best of what each individual has to offer and inspires us to build strong and lasting connections with each other, our clients, and our communities. We are committed to creating and cultivating a diverse workforce and inclusive environment where every employee has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. It is our policy to hire, promote, transfer, terminate, and make all employment-related decisions without regard to an employee’s sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), race, color, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, religious creed, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, medical condition, military condition, military or veteran status or any other basis prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal laws.

Davis Wright Tremaine provides reasonable accommodations for those who need them to complete the application or recruiting process and for employees who need reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of their positions due to a disability or for religious reasons. If you need to request accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please email [e-mail].

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range: The annualized salary range for this position is $215,000 to $290,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on the candidate’s education, training, experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Core Benefits: Full-time employees may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical insurance (with an optional Health Savings Account), dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, and disability.

Paid Time Off (PTO): Full-time employees receive sick leave benefits in accordance with the appropriate state Sick & Safe Leave Policy. Attorneys generally take approximately three weeks of vacation annually, though the exact amount may vary depending on client and firm needs. The firm also provides 11 paid holidays each year.

Additional Programs: Employees may participate in 401(k) retirement planning, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Available voluntary benefits include accident, life, disability, long-term care, and pet insurance. Commuter and transit programs are also available. Full-time employees may also be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.