Private Equity Associate — Corporate (Private Equity / M&A)

Top-tier international law firm is seeking private equity associates for its Northern California offices (San Francisco or Palo Alto). Associates will primarily advise private equity sponsors and strategic buyers and sellers on M&A and buyout transactions across a range of industries.

Successful candidates will run deals, draft and negotiate transaction documents, manage due diligence, and work directly with deal teams on complex, high-profile matters. The role offers hybrid working with regular in-office presence and opportunities for substantive client-facing responsibility.

• JD from an accredited law school
• Admitted to practice in California
• 3–6 years of private equity and/or M&A transactional experience
• Experience at a leading corporate or AmLaw 100 firm preferred
• Strong drafting, negotiation, legal research, and communication skills; ability to manage multiple transactions and client relationships