Corporate M&A Associate Attorney

Corporate M&A Associate Attorney Direct Hire | Onsite Office Locations: San Francisco | Silicon Valley | New York Priority Locations: San Francisco, Silicon Valley, New York Compensation: $260,000 – $310,000 (base, commensurate with experience) Total Openings: 3 Remote Work: Not available The Opportunity HireNow Staffing is partnering with a top-tier national law firm to identify a seasoned Corporate M&A Associate Attorney to join a market-leading transactional practice advising technology and life sciences companies on some of the most significant deals in the global innovation economy. This role is designed for associates who have already proven themselves in elite M&A environments and are ready to take on meaningful responsibility, direct client exposure, and complex deal execution within a highly respected platform. Position Overview The Corporate M&A group advises companies across the full lifecycle—from early-stage startups to publicly traded global enterprises—on high-value mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic transactions. Associates are deeply embedded in deal teams and trusted with substantive responsibility throughout the transaction process. This is a hands-on, fast-moving role for attorneys who thrive in sophisticated transactional environments and value intellectual rigor, collaboration, and long-term career growth. Mandatory Requirements (Non-Negotiable) Candidates must meet all of the following criteria to be considered: Education Candidates must have graduated from a T14 law school, including: Yale Law School Stanford Law School Harvard Law School University of Chicago Law School Columbia Law School New York University School of Law University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School University of Virginia School of Law University of California, Berkeley, School of Law Duke University School of Law University of Michigan Law School Northwestern Pritzker School of Law Cornell Law School Georgetown University Law Center Experience Minimum 3+ years of corporate M&A experience (required) Prior experience at an Am Law 50 firm (required) Strong experience supporting or leading complex M&A transactions Superior academic credentials Excellent drafting, negotiation, and client communication skills Stable employment history (no tenures under ~1.5 years) Bar Admission Active bar admission in the jurisdiction of the intended office or Eligibility to waive in within 3–6 months Sitting for a bar exam is not supported Key Responsibilities Successful candidates will demonstrate experience in the following areas: Supporting and managing complex M&A transactions from inception through closing Running diligence processes and coordinating internal and external deal teams Drafting and negotiating purchase agreements, merger agreements, and ancillary transaction documents Advising technology and life sciences clients on acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic exits Working directly with partners and clients on high-profile, market-moving transactions Collaborating across practice areas to deliver seamless, client-focused solutions Preferred Qualifications (Highly Valued) Strong preference will be given to candidates with: 3–5 years of experience handling technology or life sciences M&A transactions Exposure to middle-market and large-cap transactions Comfort taking ownership of deal components and interfacing directly with clients A proactive mindset and strong commercial judgment Interest in building a long-term career within a collaborative, high-performance platform Why This Role Stands Out Join one of the most prestigious M&A practices in the technology ecosystem Work on transactions totaling hundreds of billions in aggregate deal value Recognized nationally by Chambers and The Legal 500 for M&A excellence Free-market staffing model allowing associates to choose deals and partners Early client exposure, mentorship, and accelerated professional growth HireNow Staffing Disclaimer HireNow Staffing is acting as a direct placement partner for this role. All candidate information is handled confidentially and evaluated against defined requirements. This job description outlines the general scope of responsibilities and qualifications. Duties may evolve based on client needs and business growth. Only candidates who meet the specific qualifications outlined above and demonstrate a stable employment history will be considered for interview.https://www.careers-page.com/hirenow-staffing-inc/job/RYV76436HireNow Staffing - Direct Placement Online Services | Recruitment Agency | Washington State