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Corporate M&A Attorney - Hybrid in Irvine

Date Posted: 13 October 2026

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Job Description

Corporate M&A Attorney: Middle-Market Deal Work with Hybrid Flexibility in Irvine

Our client, a highly regarded Orange County law firm, is seeking a mid-level Corporate M&A Attorney with 4+ years of experience for its Irvine, California office. The corporate group represents private equity sponsors, strategic buyers, founders, and family-owned businesses in middle-market mergers and acquisitions.

This is a hybrid role based in Irvine, combining in-office collaboration with the flexibility to work remotely part of the week.

What You'll Do

  • Draft and negotiate purchase agreements, merger agreements, and ancillary documents
  • Lead due diligence and manage signing and closing processes
  • Advise on private equity investments, recapitalizations, and joint ventures
  • Counsel clients on governance, entity formation, and commercial contracts
  • Supervise junior associates and coordinate with tax, employment, and IP colleagues

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 at a law firm
  • Middle-market deal experience preferred
  • Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
  • Ability to run transactions with minimal supervision

Why You'll Love It

  • Competitive base salary of $175,000 to $215,000, commensurate with experience
  • Bonus opportunity
  • Hybrid schedule with real flexibility
  • Steady deal flow for sophisticated, repeat clients
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Clear path to partnership

Ready to lead deals in Orange County? 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.

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