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Corporate M&A Attorney in Irvine

Date Posted: 09 October 2026

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Job Description

Corporate M&A Attorney: Lead Deals in Orange County's Premier Market

One of our best clients, a highly regarded firm in Irvine, California, is seeking an experienced Corporate M&A Attorney with 4+ years of experience to lead and execute transactions. You will work collaboratively with tax and other specialists to structure deals and advise clients on the practical business issues that come with acquisitions.

This is an in-office role in the heart of Orange County's legal and business hub. Ideal candidates bring significant deal experience and a client-first approach.

What You'll Do

  • Lead clients through mergers and acquisitions and related financings
  • Structure and execute deals in collaboration with tax and specialist counsel
  • Draft and negotiate a wide range of transaction agreements
  • Form and maintain business entities and advise on corporate governance
  • Serve as a trusted point of contact for clients throughout each transaction

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 M&A or transactional experience
  • Strong drafting and negotiation skills on complex deals
  • Experience with private company or private equity transactions is a plus
  • Excellent client service skills and a collaborative deal-team mindset

Why You'll Love It

  • Competitive base salary of $175,000 to $215,000, commensurate with experience
  • Bonus opportunity
  • Lead role on meaningful Orange County transactions
  • Direct client contact and professional visibility
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Clear path for long-term growth

Ready to lead M&A deals in Irvine? 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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