Mid-Level Corporate Attorney, M&A

Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 225,000 - 435,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early responsibility and advancement

Great and committed clients

Collaborative firm environment

Job summary

Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP seeks an associate with 2-5 years of experience to join their corporate group in Los Angeles. The ideal candidate will have a strong law school record from an ABA accredited institution and California Bar admission (or the ability to take the exam).

Responsibilities include managing M&A transactions and ensuring client satisfaction. The firm values an entrepreneurial culture, encouraging autonomy and creativity in client engagements.

The firm offers competitive salaries ranging from $225,000 for 2026 law school graduates to $435,000 for earlier classes.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience as an associate.
• Outstanding achievement in law school, strong references, and proven litigation and writing skills.
• California Bar admission required.

Responsibilities

• Join a corporate group with focus on M&A.
• Manage primary front-line responsibilities.
• Handle client matters including some travel.

Job description

Years of Experience

Associates with 2-5 years of experience.

Academic Requirements

Outstanding achievement, including excellent law school record, strong references, and proven litigation and writing skills. We seek candidates who were ranked high in their class at top tier law schools. A J.D. from an ABA accredited law school is required.

Admission to CA Bar

California Bar admission required. Candidates may apply prior to taking the exam but must sit for (and obtain) admission.

Type of Experience

Familiarity with corporate and transactional matters (e.g., acquisitions, dispositions, minority investments, other similar transactions); prior experience with M&A transactions, including diligence, drafting, and deal management.

Type of Work

Join a growing corporate group focused on adding another lawyer with a specific interest in M&A. All lawyers are expected to have an “ownership mentality,” and the role presents a unique opportunity for those seeking an entrepreneurial culture with lean teams and a high degree of autonomy.

Level of Responsibility

Primary, front‑line responsibility.

Degree of Client Contact

As much as appropriate: depends on experience and client skills – no preconceived limitation.

Travel

Travel depends on the nature and location of client matters. Some travel should be expected, although travel varies from matter to matter.

Billable Hours

We expect that under ordinary circumstances all full‑time associates will strive to work at least 2,000 hours per year on client matters for which time is recorded (i.e., litigation or transactional matters, including pro bono).

Practice Area Summary

We represent public and private companies, financial sponsors, ultra‑high‑net‑worth individuals and family offices across a broad range of transactional assignments. We also counsel boards of directors, independent board members and special committees on fiduciary duties and governance matters and advise our clients on federal and state securities laws and stock exchange rules.

Our team handles projects that involve complex or unique situations requiring significant creativity and bespoke solutions. Compared to our peers, we pride ourselves for operating efficiently with a low‑leverage model that allows us to offer highly personalized client service.

We serve clients in a diverse array of industries including technology, media and entertainment, gaming, aerospace, financial services, energy, food and beverage, fashion and retail, among other sectors.

Recent Deals

• Caesars Entertainment Corporation in its $17.3 billion acquisition by Eldorado Resorts, Inc.
• Edwards Lifesciences Corporation in the $4.2 billion sale of its Critical Care product group to Becton, Dickinson and Company.
• Intel Corporation in the $9 billion sale of its NAND memory‑chip business to SK Hynix.
• Berkshire Hathaway in its multi‑staged acquisition of Pilot Flying J, then one of the largest private companies in the United States.
• Berkshire Hathaway in its $11.6 billion acquisition of insurer Alleghany Corporation.
• Sean Parker in his investment in Stability AI, a pioneering creator of generative AI models.
• The Founder and Executive Team of Silvus Technologies in its $5 billion sale to Motorola Solutions.
• Edison International and Southern California Edison in connection with a number of credit facilities and debt refinancings.
• Tuttle-Click Automotive Group in the sale of their automotive enterprises to Gee Automotive Companies.

Benefits of Coming to Munger, Tolles & Olson

Early responsibility and advancement; great and committed clients; great lawyers to work with; an open and progressive firm environment; terrific profit per partner and associate compensation history.

Salary Scale: 2026 Annual Salaries

Law School Class Year Salary

2026 $225,000

2025 $225,000

2024 $235,000

2023 $260,000

2022 $310,000

2021 $365,000

2020 $390,000

2019 $420,000

2018 and earlier $435,000

The salary range is the one that Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP reasonably expects to pay for this position. The salary range does not guarantee, obligate, nor set expectations of an applicant’s wage in the event of hire. The posted range is only one component of Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP’s Total Rewards package.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

MTO is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles (for example, braids, locks, and twists), color, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, marital or domestic partner status, parental or family care status, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, disability or medical condition, genetic characteristic, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. It is the policy of Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP to prohibit discrimination, unlawful harassment (including sexual harassment), and retaliation. This commitment prohibits such conduct by any individual involved in MTO’s operations and by anyone doing business with or on behalf of Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP.