Associate / Attorney - Corporate M&A

Watts \& Associates is working discreetly with a **well established Am Law ranked national full service firm** seeking a **mid level Corporate Associate** to join its **San Francisco, CA** office. This corporate platform offers direct access to sophisticated M\&A and general corporate matters for middle market and growth companies, with substantive responsibility from day one. You will operate in a collaborative, partner led environment that combines national reach, high value transactions, and structured development to create a credible platform for long term advancement. **Company Highlights** * Join an Am Law ranked national platform recognized in Chambers, Legal 500, Best Law Firms, Vault, and Benchmark Litigation * Work on sophisticated corporate, commercial, and M\&A transactions for a diverse mix of growth focused businesses * Benefit from a national footprint with 20 plus offices and cross office deal collaboration across key US markets * Gain direct partner access in a collegial, mentorship oriented culture with accessible leadership * Leverage comprehensive training, leadership development, and pro bono opportunities to support long term career growth **The Role** * Handle a broad mix of corporate, commercial, and transactional matters for corporations and pass through entities * Lead and support mergers and acquisitions transactions from term sheet through closing * Draft and negotiate commercial contracts, governance documents, financing agreements, and ownership transition documentation * Serve as outside general counsel on day to day corporate needs, including entity formations and governance * Independently manage significant portions of transactions and coordinate deal teams of associates and subject matter experts **Ideal Candidate Profile** The firm is seeking a **mid level Corporate Associate** with: * 4 to 6 years of relevant corporate transactional experience at a reputable law firm * Experience with mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, securities compliance, and corporate formations * Licensed to practice law in California with a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school * Superior academic record and excellent writing, drafting, and analytical skills * Ability to be in the San Francisco office 5 days per week and independently run key workstreams **Compensation \& Benefits** * $230,000 to $250,000 base salary, depending on experience * Performance based bonus opportunity in line with Am Law peers * Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage * Paid time off and firm recognized holidays * 401(k) retirement plan with firm sponsored resources Relevant search terms: mid level corporate associate, corporate attorney, M\&A associate, mergers and acquisitions lawyer, corporate and securities, commercial transactions, outside general counsel work, California bar, San Francisco corporate practice, Am Law ranked firm, national law firm, entity formations, corporate governance, securities compliance, commercial contracts, law firm associate jobs, transactional attorney, private company M\&A, Bay Area legal jobs, Watts and Associates \#lawjobs \#attorneyjobs \#corporatelaw \#mergersandacquisitions \#transactionallaw \#sanfranciscojobs \#californialawyers \#amlawcareers \#corporateassociate \#legalcareers \#inhousequalitywork \#biglawalternative \#businesslaw \#lawfirmjobs \#careerinlaw