Job Description

Mergers & Acquisitions Attorney: Middle-Market Deals with Hybrid Flexibility in Newport Beach

Our client, a well-regarded Orange County business firm, is seeking a mid-level Mergers & Acquisitions Attorney with 4+ years of experience to join its Newport Beach office. The team represents private equity sponsors, founders, and strategic buyers in middle-market acquisitions, recapitalizations, and exits.

This is a hybrid position. You will split your week between the Newport Beach office and home.

What You'll Do

• Draft and negotiate purchase agreements, merger agreements, and ancillary documents
• Lead due diligence and coordinate with tax, employment, and real estate specialists
• Manage signing and closing logistics
• Advise clients on deal structure, risk allocation, and post-closing matters
• Mentor junior associates on transaction execution

What We're Looking For

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active member of the State Bar of California in good standing
• 4+ years of M&A or corporate transactional experience
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Comfort working on a hybrid schedule

Why You'll Love It

• Competitive base salary of $175,000 to $215,000, commensurate with experience
• Bonus opportunity
• Hybrid schedule near the coast
• Active deal flow with private equity and founder-led companies
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Collaborative, growth-focused team

Ready to lead more of the deal? Apply today or reach out to me directly.

To learn more about this opportunity or any of our other openings, please contact: Hashly Bellido at hashly.bellido@gogpac.com or call/text me at 651-352-6829. You can also confidentially email me your resume.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.