Tech M&A Associate — Fast Deals, Direct Client Access

Buchanan; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive medical, dental, andVision

401(k) with firm contribution

Paid time off and firm holidays

Parental leave and family support

Job summary

Buchanan in San Francisco seeks an M&A Associate to support a steady pipeline of high-profile corporate transactions in technology, life sciences, and growth sectors.

You will advise on acquisitions, mergers, and strategic investments, draft and negotiate agreements, and coordinate due diligence with cross-functional teams, including tax, IP, and regulatory specialists. This role offers significant client exposure and fast-paced deal work.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited U.S. law school
• Approximately 1–6+ years of relevant M&A or corporate transactional experience
• Admission to practice law in California, or eligible to waive in
• Strong drafting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple transactions in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, commercially minded approach

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on a wide range of M&A transactions, including public and private company acquisitions, mergers, carve-outs, and strategic investments
• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documentation, including purchase agreements, merger agreements, disclosure schedules, and ancillary documents
• Coordinate and manage legal due diligence processes, identifying key risks and key commercial issues
• Support transaction execution from structuring through signing and closing
• Work collaboratively with specialists across tax, finance, employment, intellectual property, and regulatory teams
• Interact directly with clients, investment bankers, and opposing counsel on transaction matters
• For more senior associates and counsel, assume increased responsibility for deal management and mentoring junior team members

Skills

Drafting

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

California Bar admission or eligible to waive in

Job description

Buchanan in San Francisco seeks an M&A Associate to support a steady pipeline of high-profile corporate transactions in technology, life sciences, and growth sectors.

You will advise on acquisitions, mergers, and strategic investments, draft and negotiate agreements, and coordinate due diligence with cross-functional teams, including tax, IP, and regulatory specialists. This role offers significant client exposure and fast-paced deal work.