Corporate Associate at Kaizen Stackup

Corporate Associate – M&A | AmLaw Top 10 Firm (Los Angeles, New York, OC, or DC | Hybrid Friendly)

We’re partnering with an AmLaw Top 10 firm that’s looking to bring on a Corporate Associate (5–8 years) to join its nationally recognized M&A practice across several key markets: Los Angeles, New York, Orange County, and Washington, DC.

If you're a high-performing Big Law attorney with a sharp transactional mind and a passion for complex, high-stakes deals, this is a rare opportunity to join one of the most prestigious corporate teams in the country.

• Leading and supporting M&A transactions, joint ventures, and corporate restructurings for major global clients

• Drafting and negotiating purchase agreements, shareholder agreements, term sheets, and related corporate documentation

• Managing deals from LOI to close, often on cross-border or multibillion-dollar matters

• Advising clients on corporate governance, securities compliance, and broader strategic business concerns

• Collaborating with internal specialists and external counterparties across industries

• 5–8 years of top law firm experience with a strong emphasis on M&A or broader corporate transactional work

• JD from a top law school with strong academic credentials

• Excellent drafting and analytical skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams

• Bonus for experience in private equity, venture capital, or growth-stage company work

• California, New York, or DC Bar admission preferred, depending on location

• Strong tenure—they want someone committed, not a résumé jumper

• Work at an AmLaw Top 10 firm with a global platform and an elite corporate practice

• Practice alongside nationally recognized dealmakers on big-ticket matters

• Offices in Los Angeles, New York, OC, and DC—with hybrid flexibility

• Competitive comp: $285K–$350K base + generous bonus structure

• Clear path for career advancement and mentorship

If you're ready to bring your M&A skills to one of the best legal brands in the business, let’s set up a confidential conversation. This could be the opportunity you’ve been working toward.