Mid-Level Mergers and Acquisitions Associate

Advocates Legal Recruiting; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 310,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocates Legal Recruiting is assisting a top AmLaw 100 client in Palo Alto, seeking a mid-level M&A Associate. This technology-focused corporate group handles sophisticated transactions for growth-stage and established companies, offering real responsibility early and direct client exposure.

You will work on public and private M&A, strategic investments and general corporate matters tied to the tech sector, run workstreams, interface with clients, and operate with a high degree of autonomy.

Qualifications

• Meaningful experience handling M&A transactions.
• Strong foundation in corporate law with tech-sector exposure.
• Comfortable owning matters and interfacing with clients.
• Class years 2018–2021.

Responsibilities

• Run workstreams and engage directly with clients.
• Handle public and private M&A, strategic investments, and general corporate matters.
• Operate with a high degree of autonomy.

Skills

M&A transactions

Client exposure

Ownership & autonomy

Education

Law degree

Job description

Mid-Level Mergers and Acquisitions Associate

Silicon Valley, United States | Posted on 07/22/2026

Our AmLaw 100 client is adding a midlevel associate to its Palo Alto corporate group. This is a core M&A and general corporate role within a technology-focused practice that handles sophisticated transactions for growth-stage and established companies.

The group is known for advising on high-stakes deals in the tech ecosystem and for giving associates real responsibility early, including direct client exposure.

You will work on public and private M&A, strategic investments, and general corporate matters tied closely to the technology sector. The practice advises on acquisitions, dispositions, minority investments, and emerging company work. Associates are expected to run workstreams, engage directly with clients, and operate with a high degree of autonomy.

Candidate Profile

• Class years 2018 to 2021
• Meaningful experience handling M&A transactions
• Strong foundation in corporate law with tech-sector exposure
• Comfortable taking ownership of matters and interfacing with clients

Why This Role

This platform offers consistent deal flow, lean deal teams, and visibility with partners who are active in the market. Associates are trusted with responsibility, encouraged to develop business judgment, and supported in building a durable practice within a leading firm in this space. Compensation is competitive, with a current range of $310,000 to $420,000 plus bonus, depending on experience and qualifications.