Mid-Level Corporate Associate – San Francisco, CA

Fox Rothschild; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 230,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A national law firm in San Francisco is seeking a Mid-Level Corporate Associate to join their team. You will be responsible for handling corporate, commercial, and transactional matters, focusing on mergers and acquisitions, general counsel duties, and more. Ideal candidates will have 4-6 years of experience at a large law firm and possess strong drafting and analytical skills. This role offers a salary range of $230,000-$250,000, reflecting relevant experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice law in California.
• At least four to six years of experience at a large law firm.
• Interest in supporting senior attorneys while developing a practice.

Responsibilities

• Handle a broad range of corporate, commercial, and transactional matters.
• Work on business transactional matters including general counsel.
• Manage significant portions of transactions and deal teams.

Skills

Superior academic record and excellent writing skills

Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical abilities

Experience with mergers and acquisitions

Corporate governance and securities law compliance

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Job description

With bold growth in recent years, Fox Rothschild brings together 1,000 attorneys coast to coast. We offer the reach and resources of a national law firm combined with the personal touch and connections of a boutique firm. We are invested in ensuring our associates receive enriching experiences and collaborative opportunities that will propel them forward in their career development.

Description

Fox Rothschild has an opening in the San Francisco office for a Mid‑Level Corporate Associate to join our dynamic team and handle a broad range of corporate, commercial, and transactional matters. This attorney will work on business transactional matters, including outside general counsel matters for corporations and pass‑through entities, commercial contracts, entity governance, ownership transition, entity formations and financings, and with a particular emphasis on mergers and acquisitions transactions. The ideal candidate will have at least four to six years of experience at a large law firm, practicing in a sophisticated legal environment, and will have an interest in supporting senior attorneys and a desire and aptitude to work closely with clients, while developing a practice. We are not currently accepting resumes from search firms for this position.

Qualifications

Juris Doctorate (JD) required. Must be licensed to practice law in the State of California.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Superior academic record and excellent writing skills required.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical abilities.
• Experience with mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, securities law compliance, corporate formations.
• Independently manages significant portions of transactions, including demonstrated ability to manage deal teams of other associates and subject matter experts.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• This job operates in a clerical, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment including, but not limited to computers, telephones, printers, and copiers.

Physical Requirements

• Sedentary work: Exertion of physical strength to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 10 pounds. Work involves sitting most of the time. Walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties.

Visual Acuity

• Worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.

Compensation & Benefits

• The salary range for this position applies to California. The salary range reflects a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, education, licensure and/or certifications, geographic location, market demands and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for a position. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this position is $230,000-$250,000.
• For information on Fox Rothschild's compensation and benefits visit: Compensation & Benefits (foxrothschild.com).

DISCLAIMER

Fox Rothschild is under no obligation to provide sponsorship for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not a contractor employment agreement and is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all functions, responsibilities, or requirements the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional duties. Additionally, management reserves the right to review and revise the job description at any time. Employment with the firm is at‑will. Employees must be able to satisfactorily perform all of the essential functions of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation. If an accommodation request would cause an undue hardship or a safety concern, the individual may not be eligible for the position.

Equal Opportunity Employer - vets, disability