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Corporate M&A Attorney - Hybrid in San Jose

Date Posted: 14 October 2026

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Job Description

Corporate M&A Attorney: Deal Work with Hybrid Flexibility in San Jose

Our client, a well-regarded California firm with an active corporate practice, is seeking a Corporate M&A Attorney with 4+ years of experience for its San Jose office. The group advises technology, life sciences, and middle-market companies on mergers, acquisitions, and growth transactions.

This is a hybrid role based in San Jose. You will split time between the office and home while working closely with partners on live deals.

What You'll Do

  • Draft and negotiate letters of intent, purchase agreements, and ancillary deal documents
  • Manage due diligence and closing checklists
  • Advise clients on deal structure, risk allocation, and timeline
  • Coordinate with tax, employment, and IP colleagues as needed
  • Support clients on related corporate governance and financing matters

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 corporate transactional or M&A experience
  • Strong drafting and negotiation skills
  • Comfort managing deal workstreams with partner oversight
  • Interest in technology and growth-company clients

Why You'll Love It

  • Competitive base salary of $175,000 to $215,000, commensurate with experience
  • Bonus opportunity
  • Hybrid schedule with real flexibility
  • Active M&A and corporate docket in Silicon Valley
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Mentorship and a path for long-term growth

Want M&A work in San Jose with hybrid flexibility? Apply today or contact 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.

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