Mid‑Level Associate — M&A (Corporate), Palo Alto

Top-tier Palo Alto corporate team seeks a mid-level associate with substantive public and private M&A and transactional experience to join a busy deal team. The role involves collaborating across practice groups on complex transactions and contributing to client-facing workstreams.

Preferred candidates are from peer firms with strong academic credentials and admission to practice in California. The position offers a hybrid work model (primarily in-office Monday–Thursday), participation in an established pro bono program, and a discretionary year-end bonus. The expected starting base salary range is $310,000 to $365,000, with final compensation determined by experience and role fit.

• Mid-level associate (class of 2021–2022 preferred)
• Substantive experience on public and private M&A transactions and general transactional work
• Strong academic record and experience at a peer firm
• Admission to practice law in California
• Ability to work effectively on cross-practice deal teams