Associate, M&A

This role offers the opportunity to advise on complex acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and private equity matters for leading clients. Associates will take ownership of diligence work streams, draft key agreements, and contribute to all phases of the transaction process.

The firm is a globally recognized leader in sophisticated transactional work, known for advising major corporations, financial institutions, and investment funds. Its culture emphasizes collaboration, intellectual rigor, and professional development. Associates benefit from exposure to high‑impact matters, strong mentorship, and a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity.

• Provide legal counsel on mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence and transaction structuring.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex legal agreements and contracts.
• Collaborate with clients to address legal and regulatory challenges.
• Support cross-border transactions and coordinate with international teams.
• Stay updated on changes in laws and regulations affecting mergers and acquisitions.
• Advise on risk management and compliance during transactions.
• Work closely with other legal departments and external counsel as needed.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior associates within the department.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans, and all other qualified applicants. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

A successful candidate should have:

• Strong academic background in law with a focus on corporate or transactional law.
• Proven knowledge of mergers and acquisitions processes and regulations.
• Exceptional negotiation and drafting skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines efficiently.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for client interaction.
• Experience working within the professional services industry is a plus.

• Competitive base salary ranging from $225,000 to $435,000, depending on class year.
• Opportunity to work on sophisticated, high‑impact M&A transactions.
• Bar admission and in good standing in California.
• A collaborative, inclusive culture with strong mentorship and development pathways.
• Commitment to equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to support success.

Page Group USA is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.