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Business Entity Governance, Deal Structuring, and Transaction Documentation

San Francisco, California Full time 4-8 years
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Position overview

Our client is seeking a 4–8 year associate to join its San Francisco Private Equity / Corporate M&A group. The attorney will advise private equity funds, portfolio companies, and corporate clients on transactions and general corporate matters, with direct client contact and meaningful responsibility for managing matters.

The Work

  • Advise private equity funds, their portfolio companies, and corporate clients in connection with acquisitions, dispositions, and minority investments.
  • Support and manage corporate M&A transactions, contributing to deal execution and the day-to-day management of matters.
  • Counsel clients on general corporate matters as part of an active Private Equity / Corporate M&A practice.
  • Work directly with clients, take ownership of matters with a high degree of independence, and help develop client relationships.
  • Coordinate transaction work for a range of clients, including private equity funds, portfolio companies, and other corporate clients.

What You Bring

  • Four to eight years of corporate legal experience.
  • Strong understanding of corporate law and deal management.
  • Experience advising on acquisitions, dispositions, and minority investments.
  • Ability to support and manage corporate transactions and related matters.
  • Experience or capability advising private equity funds, portfolio companies, and corporate clients.
  • Strong client-service skills and readiness for direct client contact.
  • Ability to manage matters with a high degree of independence.

Why Consider It

The role combines private equity and corporate M&A work for funds, portfolio companies, and corporate clients, with exposure to acquisitions, dispositions, minority investments, and general corporate matters.

Associates have direct client contact and the opportunity to manage matters independently and develop client relationships.

Compensation & Benefits

The stated annual compensation range is $260,000–$420,000, depending on qualifications and operational considerations.

Benefits include health care, retirement benefits, paid sick and vacation time, parental leave, basic life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, and discretionary, performance-based bonuses.

Confidentiality

This is a confidential opportunity. Contact Advocates Legal Recruiting to discuss the role and receive additional details about the client and team. All inquiries will be handled confidentially.