Associate

Associate — Mergers & Acquisitions (Palo Alto, CA)

  • LocationPalo Alto, California
  • Work typeOn-site
  • Experience2+ PQE
  • Compensation$225k–$435k
  • PracticeCorporate, Technology

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Growing corporate team in a Palo Alto office is seeking a lateral associate with meaningful M&A experience to work on technology-focused transactions. You will join cross-functional deal teams advising U.S. and international acquirers and targets on complex M&A matters across the tech sector.

The role offers regular exposure to senior partners and global coordination on higher‑value transactions, with significant partner-led support and firm-wide resources available for deal execution.

Compensation follows a market-based associate scale tied to class year; applicants should expect partner-led, high-intensity transactional work in a large-firm environment.

  • Juris Doctor and admission (or eligibility) to practice in the relevant U.S. jurisdiction
  • Minimum of 2 years of law firm M&A experience; stronger candidates will have additional corporate transactional experience
  • Experience representing or working with technology-company clients preferred
  • Strong drafting, deal execution and teamwork skills on complex cross-border transactions

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