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Corporate Transactional Associate (2–5 Years)

A mid-sized West Coast business law firm is seeking a corporate associate with 2 to 5 years of M&A, securities, and venture financing experience for a partnership-track role with major-market transactional work.

Opportunity

Scale Up Counsel is recruiting for this role on behalf of an established San Francisco boutique. The firm is introduced as you advance in the process.

Recruited by Scale Up Counsel

LocationSan Francisco, CA
Work styleOn-site
Posted2026-08-22
Comp range (est.)$225k - $325k+

Description

Role details

A prominent mid-sized West Coast business law firm is hiring a corporate associate for a partnership-track role.

The company

The practice delivers major-market transactional work for emerging growth and middle-market clients, with moderate billable expectations and strong partner access.

The role

The associate will handle a diverse array of corporate transactional and counseling matters across technology, life sciences, and traditional commercial sectors.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in managing middle-market M&A transactions, asset purchases, and stock buyouts.
  • Represent high-growth technology companies through seed, venture capital, and growth financing rounds.
  • Help draft private placement offerings, venture fund documentation, and corporate governance filings.
  • Review and draft commercial contracts, licensing agreements, and corporate operational documentation.

Required

  • 2 to 5 years of solid corporate transactional, M&A, and securities experience.
  • Demonstrated exposure to venture capital, corporate counseling, or private placement work.
  • Excellent academic record from an accredited law school.
  • Active California legal license, or prompt eligibility.

Compensation

Compensation is in a broad six-figure range, plus performance bonuses, commensurate with experience.

Interested?

Apply through our attorneys contact form (this role is preselected), or send a referral.