Corporate Associate

Corporate Associate - Los Angeles or San Diego Corporate Associate Location: Los Angeles or San Diego Barnes & Thornburg LLP is seeking an experienced transactional Associate to join the Corporate Department in our Los Angeles or San Diego office. Job Description: The ideal candidate has 3-4 years of experience handling complex M&A, private equity, and/or venture capital transactions at an Am Law 100 law firm or a top-tier corporate boutique firm. Experience across a broad range of deal types and industries is preferred. We are seeking a team player who excels at client interaction, mentoring junior attorneys, managing complex workflows, and delivering quality work product under tight and competing deadlines. Job Requirements: 3-4 years of M&A, private equity, and/or venture capital experience at an AmLaw 100 or sophisticated boutique firm. Significant experience advising clients on private buy-side and sell-side M&A, private equity, venture capital, joint ventures, and corporate governance. Strong drafting skills, particularly with complex transactional documents. Demonstrated ability to issue spot and provide practical legal and business advice. Strong academic record from a top law school. Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills. High level of energy, drive, and desire to work in a busy national corporate transactions practice. California Bar membership is required. Job Responsibilities: Work directly with Partners and clients across a wide array of industries and practice groups. Lead and/or support all aspects of M&A deals, venture capital financings, private equity financings, joint venture transactions, and related transactions. Provide outside general counsel services to emerging and established companies. Manage deal deals, coordinate workflows, and mentor junior associates Salary: The base salary range for this position in Los Angeles is $250,000 to $295,000 (commensurate with experience). Barnes & Thornburg currently offers a comprehensive benefit package, including health and life insurance, 401k/Roth, and paid time off. About the Firm: Barnes & Thornburg LLP is an AmLaw 100 firm with 23 offices and over 800 attorneys. Our corporate work spans industries such as technology, consumer products, manufacturing, gaming, tribal finance and development projects, hospitality, motor sports, apparel, and renewable energy. We are known for our inclusive, collegial, and supportive culture with a transparent path for professional growth. We offer a formal Lateral Integration Program and have dedicated support, business development, and marketing teams. We will not consider resumes submitted by external agencies or recruiters for this position. Recruiters and agencies will not be compensated for assisting Barnes & Thornburg LLP in recruiting for this position, regardless of whether such party has a recruiting contract with us. Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity Statement Barnes & Thornburg is committed to equal employment opportunity in both principle and as a matter of policy. We will recruit, hire, train, promote, compensate, and provide benefits to all applicants and employees without regard to ancestry, sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, religion, religious creed, mental and/or physical disability, medical condition, military and/or veteran?s status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. This policy applies to all recruiting, hiring, promotions, upgrades, layoffs, compensation, benefits, terminations, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment. The firm complies fully with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws.

Practice Areas & Specialty

Corporate, M&A, Private Equity, Venture Capital