Associate

Mergers & Acquisitions Associate — Corporate

A leading US law firm

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Midlevel associate role in a national corporate group focused on middle‑market mergers and acquisitions. The position is open across multiple West Coast offices (including Seattle, San Francisco, and Portland) and involves working on buy‑side and sell‑side transactions for private companies and strategic investors.

You'll join deal teams handling structuring, due diligence, drafting and negotiating purchase agreements and ancillary documents, and coordinating closing processes. The role offers hands‑on responsibility, collaboration with partners and senior associates, and opportunity to work with related practice areas such as tax, real estate, employment, IP, and technology transactions.

  • 3–5 years' experience supporting M&A transactions at a law firm (mid‑market/private company focus preferred)
  • Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and organizational skills
  • Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams and deal timelines in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment
  • J.D. from an accredited law school and admission or eligibility for admission in the hiring office's state

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