Mergers & Acquisitions Attorney 3Rd–7Th Year AM Law 50 Complex M&A On A Technology-Focused Platform $260,000–$420,000 + …
Watts & Associates Recruitment · Palo Alto, CA
FULL-TIME
Posted Sep 9, 2026
Job Description
Mergers & Acquisitions Attorney 3rd–7th Year AM Law 50 Complex M&A On A Technology-Focused Platform $260,000–$420,000 + benefits and bonuses Palo Alto, CA
Watts & Associates is working discreetly with a highly regarded AM Law 50 law firm seeking a Mergers & Acquisitions Attorney 3rd–7th Year to join its Palo Alto, CA office.
This role offers the opportunity to build deeper M&A experience within a sophisticated corporate platform. The associate will support complex transactions, develop drafting and deal-management skills, and take on increasing responsibility across the transaction lifecycle.
Company Highlights
- Broad corporate platform with substantial technology and growth-company exposure.
- Sophisticated M&A practice handling complex strategic transactions.
- Cross-practice support for transactions involving corporate, financing and regulatory issues.
- Strong environment for developing transaction-management and drafting skills.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
- Complex public and private M&A exposure.
- Increasing responsibility across transaction execution.
- Opportunities to strengthen drafting, negotiation and deal-management skills.
- Work within multidisciplinary corporate deal teams.
The Role
The successful attorney will support and lead key components of the practice, including:
- Draft and negotiate principal and ancillary M&A transaction documents.
- Conduct and coordinate transaction due diligence.
- Support transaction structuring and execution.
- Manage workstreams and closing processes.
- Coordinate with specialists and client teams throughout transactions.
Ideal Candidate Profile
The firm is seeking a Mergers & Acquisitions Attorney 3rd–7th Year with:
- 3–7 years of relevant M&A experience.
- Strong transaction drafting and execution capabilities.
- Ability to manage multiple deal workstreams in a fast-paced environment.
- J.D. from an accredited law school.
Compensation and Benefits
The anticipated base salary range for this position is $260,000–$420,000, depending on experience, qualifications and other relevant factors.
Confidential Application Process
All applications and discussions will be handled in strict confidence. Qualified candidates are invited to submit their résumé for confidential consideration.
Candidates whose experience meets the position requirements will be contacted as soon as possible to schedule a confidential call to discuss the opportunity and their potential application.
#LegalCareers #AttorneyJobs #BigLawCareers #AssociateAttorney #CorporateLaw #TransactionalLaw #LegalRecruitment #LateralAttorney #CaliforniaLawJobs #BayAreaLegal #LawFirmCareers #AttorneyRecruitment
Watts & Associates is working discreetly with a highly regarded AM Law 50 law firm seeking a Mergers & Acquisitions Attorney 3rd–7th Year to join its Palo Alto, CA office.
This role offers the opportunity to build deeper M&A experience within a sophisticated corporate platform. The associate will support complex transactions, develop drafting and deal-management skills, and take on increasing responsibility across the transaction lifecycle.
Company Highlights
- Broad corporate platform with substantial technology and growth-company exposure.
- Sophisticated M&A practice handling complex strategic transactions.
- Cross-practice support for transactions involving corporate, financing and regulatory issues.
- Strong environment for developing transaction-management and drafting skills.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
- Complex public and private M&A exposure.
- Increasing responsibility across transaction execution.
- Opportunities to strengthen drafting, negotiation and deal-management skills.
- Work within multidisciplinary corporate deal teams.
The Role
The successful attorney will support and lead key components of the practice, including:
- Draft and negotiate principal and ancillary M&A transaction documents.
- Conduct and coordinate transaction due diligence.
- Support transaction structuring and execution.
- Manage workstreams and closing processes.
- Coordinate with specialists and client teams throughout transactions.
Ideal Candidate Profile
The firm is seeking a Mergers & Acquisitions Attorney 3rd–7th Year with:
- 3–7 years of relevant M&A experience.
- Strong transaction drafting and execution capabilities.
- Ability to manage multiple deal workstreams in a fast-paced environment.
- J.D. from an accredited law school.
Compensation and Benefits
The anticipated base salary range for this position is $260,000–$420,000, depending on experience, qualifications and other relevant factors.
Confidential Application Process
All applications and discussions will be handled in strict confidence. Qualified candidates are invited to submit their résumé for confidential consideration.
Candidates whose experience meets the position requirements will be contacted as soon as possible to schedule a confidential call to discuss the opportunity and their potential application.
#LegalCareers #AttorneyJobs #BigLawCareers #AssociateAttorney #CorporateLaw #TransactionalLaw #LegalRecruitment #LateralAttorney #CaliforniaLawJobs #BayAreaLegal #LawFirmCareers #AttorneyRecruitment
Additional Details
- City
- Palo Alto
- State
- California
- Country
- US
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