Corporate Transactional Associate (2–5 Years)

About the Role

A prominent mid-sized West Coast business law firm is hiring a corporate associate for a partnership-track role. The practice delivers major-market transactional work for emerging growth and middle-market clients, with moderate billable expectations and strong partner access.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing middle-market M&A transactions, asset purchases, and stock buyouts.
• Represent high-growth technology companies through seed, venture capital, and growth financing rounds.
• Help draft private placement offerings, venture fund documentation, and corporate governance filings.
• Review and draft commercial contracts, licensing agreements, and corporate operational documentation.

Requirements

• 2 to 5 years of solid corporate transactional, M&A, and securities experience.
• Demonstrated exposure to venture capital, corporate counseling, or private placement work.
• Excellent academic record from an accredited law school.
• Active California legal license, or prompt eligibility.

Pay

Compensation is in a broad six-figure range, plus performance bonuses.