M&A, Private Equity, Capital Markets & Finance Associate

Overview

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP is looking for an associate with mergers and acquisitions (financial sponsor and strategic), capital markets, corporate and finance transactional experience to join our growing team. If you are entrepreneurially minded, and a self-starter, team-oriented, and are looking for a fast-moving, fast-growing team, we want to speak with you.

Manatt’s corporate and finance transactional attorneys have broad capabilities and extensive experience executing complex domestic and cross-border transactions covering public and private capital markets involving equity and debt, joint ventures, private equity, emerging growth and venture capital, venture capital finance, M&A, fund formations, licensing, digital and technology transactions, governance, securities regulations, and SEC reporting.

We represent clients, ranging from venture-backed startups to Fortune 100 companies, in transactions across a variety of industries, including healthcare, technology and digital media, consumer products, entertainment, financial services, and fintech. Manatt’s unique professional services approach coupled with our deep industry expertise allows us to build relationships and develop credibility with clients and, in turn, perform cutting-edge work and help guide them through a dynamic, ever-evolving legal and business landscape.

Manatt’s corporate and finance transactional attorneys work collaboratively across offices and practices and engage in a wide range of corporate transactions across our groups and industry sectors. We are looking for candidates with broad capital markets, corporate and finance transactions experience and demonstrated experience leading transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, strategic investments, recapitalizations, securities / broker-dealer, capital markets, initial public offerings (IPOs), secondary offerings, and fintech matters.

Ideal candidates will have experience drafting M&A agreements, complex commercial contracts, VC financing documents, joint ventures, LLC operating agreements, negotiating with opposing counsel, and leading teams on diligence and closing transactions. Experience supervising and mentoring junior associates is a plus.

• 4 - 6 years of mergers and acquisitions, corporate and finance transactional experience
• Strong experience with capitalization table management and equity structures
• Strong drafting skills
• Organized and task-oriented
• Proficiency with Carta or similar equity management platforms
• Familiarity with legal AI tools and technology-assisted drafting or diligence
• Experience handling technology company transactions, including venture financings and M&A
• Ability to supervise and mentor junior associates (1st–3rd year levels)

The base pay to be offered will vary and depend on skills and qualifications, experience, location and will also take into account internal equity. Additional medical, financial and/or other benefits will be offered dependent on the position.

US Pay Range
$310,000—$390,000 USD

Fostering diversity and inclusion is one of Manatt’s core values and is fundamental to our organization’s continued progression. We believe a workforce that reflects the communities in which we live, work and serve enriches Manatt’s culture and enhances our ability to understand our clients’ needs and develop better, more impactful solutions. In collaboration with Firm leadership, our Diversity and Inclusion department drives the Firm’s efforts, engaging our legal, consulting, business, and administrative professionals to create and sustain a culture where we celebrate each of our unique experiences and contributions.

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, is a leading professional services firm, providing integrated legal and consulting services to a global client base. With offices strategically located in California (Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, San Francisco, Sacramento and Silicon Valley), New York (New York City and Albany), Chicago, Washington, D.C., and Boston, the Firm represents sophisticated clients — including Fortune 500,…