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Mergers & Acquisitions Attorney

MW Talent
San Francisco, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/9/2025 CLOSED ON 12/23/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mergers & Acquisitions Attorney position at MW Talent?


MW Talent is representing a confidential, top-tier global law firm seeking a Mergers & Acquisitions Associate Attorney to join its elite and highly respected M&A Practice Group.

About the Role

This team handles sophisticated domestic and international M&A matters for Fortune 500 companies, private equity sponsors, financial institutions, and leading private companies. Attorneys are given substantial responsibility, client exposure, and opportunities to work on high-impact deals.

Responsibilities
  • Advise on buy-side and sell-side transactions

  • Work on acquisitions, divestitures, strategic alliances, recapitalizations, spin-offs, carve-outs, joint ventures, LBOs, and tender offers

  • Draft, negotiate, and revise complex transaction agreements

  • Conduct due diligence and manage deal execution

  • Provide legal and strategic business advice

  • Collaborate with cross-office teams and take on increasing responsibility

Qualifications
  • 3–5 years of substantive M&A experience at a major law firm

  • Strong understanding of complex corporate structures

  • Experience with cross-border transactions preferred

  • Excellent writing, analytical, and communication skills

  • Strong academic credentials

  • Admitted to the state bar or eligible to waive in

Career Development
  • Transparent advancement framework

  • Mentorship and sponsorship programs

  • Executive presence, communication, and leadership training

  • Long-term career development support

Benefits
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability

  • Leading parental leave and family benefits

  • HSA/FSA accounts

  • 401(k) or Roth 401(k)

  • Wellness programs

  • Flex Time Away and reduced schedules

  • Paid bar dues and selected memberships

  • Pro bono opportunities

  • Matching donation programs

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