Managing Associate – M&A / Private Equity

Managing Associate – M&A / Private Equity

Location: New York, San Francisco, or Orange County
Experience: 5–6 years
Salary: $365,000–$390,000
Firm: Top-tier AmLaw
Work Arrangement: Hybrid/Flexible

Opportunity:
A premier international law firm seeks a Managing Associate to join its highly ranked M&A and Private Equity team. The position offers the chance to work on high-profile, fast-paced domestic and cross-border deals alongside market-leading partners and blue-chip clients in tech, energy, and financial sectors.

Key Highlights:

  • Play a lead role on M&A and PE transactions, including deal structuring, due diligence, and negotiations

  • Collaborate with a close-knit, high-performing team across coasts and internationally

  • Deep exposure to both sponsor- and target-side representations in complex deals

  • Direct client contact and mentorship from top-ranked partners

  • Consistent deal flow from one of the most active M&A practices globally

Ideal Candidate Profile:

  • 5–6 years of M&A/private equity experience at a leading law firm

  • Strong academic background and JD from a top-tier law school

  • Licensed (or eligible) in NY or CA, depending on location

  • Solid deal sheet reflecting a mix of public and private M&A

  • Confident communicator and team-oriented mindset

Compensation & Benefits:

  • Salary range: $365K – $390K, plus discretionary annual bonus

  • Comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

  • Mental health & wellness resources

  • 401(k) with firm match, HSA/FSA options

  • Short/long-term disability, life, long-term care, and pet insurance

  • Flexible Time Off (FTO) & 12+ paid holidays

  • Generous parental leave & family support

  • Ongoing training, business development coaching, and CLE

#TPOPS

Salary:
$365-390K

Location:
California

Discipline:
Corporate

Job Code:
Managing Associate – M&A / Private Equity

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