San Diego Corporate Associate - M&A, VC & PE

Mintz; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 235,000 - 310,000; Full time

Job summary

Mintz is seeking an associate for its corporate practice in San Diego. The role requires 2–4 years of transactional experience across M&A, capital markets, and venture capital, with private equity experience preferred. Candidates must be admitted or eligible for California bar and able to work ~60% in-office.

Strong communication and client-service skills are essential. Join a national corporate platform and contribute to complex deals while pursuing professional development toward partnership.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of transactional M&A, securities, venture capital or private equity experience.
• Must be admitted or eligible for admission in California
• Excellent written and oral communication; ability to engage with clients and colleagues

Responsibilities

• Join Mintz’s corporate practice in San Diego and support complex transactions.
• Provide efficient legal service both independently and as part of a team.
• Integrate quickly into the national corporate practice.
• Commit to professional development towards on-track partnership.
• Collaborate with team members to deliver client-focused results.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Prioritization

Deadline management

M&A experience

Professionalism

Education

JD or LLM from ABA-accredited law school

California Bar admission eligible

Job description

Mintz is seeking an associate for its corporate practice in San Diego. The role requires 2–4 years of transactional experience across M&A, capital markets, and venture capital, with private equity experience preferred. Candidates must be admitted or eligible for California bar and able to work ~60% in-office.

Strong communication and client-service skills are essential. Join a national corporate platform and contribute to complex deals while pursuing professional development toward partnership.