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Corporate M&A Associate Attorney
About the job Corporate M&A Associate Attorney
Corporate M&A Associate Attorney
Direct Hire | Onsite
Office Locations: San Francisco | Silicon Valley | New York
Priority Locations: San Francisco, Silicon Valley, New York
Compensation: $260,000 – $310,000 (base, commensurate with experience)
Total Openings: 3
Remote Work: Not available
The Opportunity
HireNow Staffing is partnering with a top-tier national law firm to identify a seasoned Corporate M&A Associate Attorney to join a market-leading transactional practice advising technology and life sciences companies on some of the most significant deals in the global innovation economy.
This role is designed for associates who have already proven themselves in elite M&A environments and are ready to take on meaningful responsibility, direct client exposure, and complex deal execution within a highly respected platform.
Position Overview
The Corporate M&A group advises companies across the full lifecycle—from early-stage startups to publicly traded global enterprises—on high-value mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic transactions. Associates are deeply embedded in deal teams and trusted with substantive responsibility throughout the transaction process.
This is a hands-on, fast-moving role for attorneys who thrive in sophisticated transactional environments and value intellectual rigor, collaboration, and long-term career growth.
Mandatory Requirements (Non-Negotiable)
Candidates must meet all of the following criteria to be considered:
Education
Candidates must have graduated from a T14 law school, including:
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Yale Law School
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Stanford Law School
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Harvard Law School
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University of Chicago Law School
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Columbia Law School
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New York University School of Law
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University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School
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University of Virginia School of Law
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University of California, Berkeley, School of Law
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Duke University School of Law
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University of Michigan Law School
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Northwestern Pritzker School of Law
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Cornell Law School
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Georgetown University Law Center
Experience
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Minimum 3+ years of corporate M&A experience (required)
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Prior experience at an Am Law 50 firm (required)
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Strong experience supporting or leading complex M&A transactions
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Superior academic credentials
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Excellent drafting, negotiation, and client communication skills
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Stable employment history (no tenures under ~1.5 years)
Bar Admission
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Active bar admission in the jurisdiction of the intended office or
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Eligibility to waive in within 3–6 months
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Sitting for a bar exam is not supported
Key Responsibilities
Successful candidates will demonstrate experience in the following areas:
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Supporting and managing complex M&A transactions from inception through closing
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Running diligence processes and coordinating internal and external deal teams
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Drafting and negotiating purchase agreements, merger agreements, and ancillary transaction documents
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Advising technology and life sciences clients on acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic exits
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Working directly with partners and clients on high-profile, market-moving transactions
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Collaborating across practice areas to deliver seamless, client-focused solutions
Preferred Qualifications (Highly Valued)
Strong preference will be given to candidates with:
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3–5 years of experience handling technology or life sciences M&A transactions
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Exposure to middle-market and large-cap transactions
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Comfort taking ownership of deal components and interfacing directly with clients
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A proactive mindset and strong commercial judgment
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Interest in building a long-term career within a collaborative, high-performance platform
Why This Role Stands Out
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Join one of the most prestigious M&A practices in the technology ecosystem
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Work on transactions totaling hundreds of billions in aggregate deal value
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Recognized nationally by Chambers and The Legal 500 for M&A excellence
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Free-market staffing model allowing associates to choose deals and partners
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Early client exposure, mentorship, and accelerated professional growth