Corporate Associate

San Diego, CA | Full-Time | Hybrid

Compensation: $235,000 - $310,000 annually, plus performance-based bonus.

About the Role:

We are seeking a talented Corporate Associate with 2 to 4 years of transactional law experience to join a nationally recognized corporate practice. This is an outstanding opportunity for an attorney looking to build a long-term career advising emerging growth companies, venture-backed businesses, private equity firms, and established corporate clients on sophisticated business transactions.

The ideal candidate will have experience supporting mergers and acquisitions, venture capital financings, capital markets transactions, securities matters, and general corporate governance. This partnership-track position offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced corporate attorneys on complex transactions while developing meaningful client relationships and expanding technical expertise.

This is a hybrid position, requiring approximately three days per week in the San Diego office.

Responsibilities:

• Represent public and private companies in a broad range of corporate and transactional matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents related to mergers and acquisitions, venture capital financings, private equity investments, securities offerings, and general corporate transactions.
• Conduct legal due diligence and prepare due diligence reports in support of mergers, acquisitions, financings, and strategic investments.
• Assist with the structuring, negotiation, and execution of complex domestic and cross-border business transactions.
• Advise clients on corporate governance, entity formation, organizational matters, and ongoing corporate compliance.
• Support venture capital and emerging company clients throughout the business lifecycle, including financing rounds and strategic growth initiatives.
• Prepare and review shareholder agreements, operating agreements, stock purchase agreements, financing documents, and commercial contracts.
• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple practice areas to deliver comprehensive legal solutions.
• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, financial advisors, and other transaction stakeholders.
• Manage multiple transactions simultaneously while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and responsiveness.
• Stay current on developments in corporate law, securities regulations, and market trends affecting clients.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) or LLM from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admission to the California Bar, or eligibility for admission.
• 2 to 4 years of experience in corporate law with a focus on mergers and acquisitions, venture capital, securities, private equity, or general corporate transactions.
• Experience gained at a nationally recognized, regional, or international law firm preferred.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and legal research skills.
• Experience supporting sophisticated corporate transactions from inception through closing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Demonstrated commitment to client service and professional excellence.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team-oriented environment.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience representing venture-backed companies, emerging growth businesses, or private equity sponsors.
• Experience with capital markets transactions, securities compliance, or public company reporting.
• Familiarity with startup financing, corporate restructurings, and strategic investments.
• Experience working with clients in the technology, life sciences, healthcare, or innovation sectors.
• Strong project management and transaction management skills.
• Interest in business development and long-term partnership growth.
• Exceptional academic credentials.