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Corporate Associate Attorney
*Confidential application process* Schedule: 3 Days In Office | 2 Days Remote
Are you a corporate attorney looking to join a sophisticated and highly regarded law firm with a diverse transactional practice, direct client exposure, and a clear partnership track opportunity?
Our client, an established California-based law firm, is seeking a Corporate Associate Attorney with 2–5 years of experience to join its growing Corporate Group. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who wants to work on complex corporate transactions while gaining meaningful client contact and long-term career growth within a collaborative environment.
The Corporate Group advises clients across a broad range of corporate and business matters, including mergers and acquisitions, emerging growth company representation, private investment fund formation, securities law compliance, intellectual property transactions, corporate governance, and general corporate counseling.
What You'll Do
Handle a variety of corporate transactional matters from inception through closing
Assist with mergers and acquisitions, business formations, restructurings, and other strategic transactions
Advise emerging growth companies on corporate governance and operational matters
Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents, commercial agreements, and corporate records
Provide securities law counseling and assist with compliance matters
Support private investment fund formation and related transactional work
Collaborate directly with clients and senior attorneys on complex business matters
Provide practical legal advice on corporate, commercial, and governance issues
Qualifications
2–5 years of corporate transactional experience
Experience with mergers and acquisitions required
Background in securities law, corporate governance, and general corporate counseling preferred
Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
Ability to manage multiple transactions and client matters simultaneously
Strong attention to detail and commitment to client service
Admission to the California State Bar, or ability to become admitted promptly
Why This Opportunity?
Join a sophisticated corporate practice with a broad range of transactional work
Clear partnership-track opportunity
Exposure to complex M&A transactions and high-growth company representation
Direct client interaction and meaningful responsibility
Collaborative and entrepreneurial firm culture
Competitive compensation ranging from $230,000–$310,000, depending on experience and qualifications
Comprehensive benefits package and long-term career development opportunities
Please send your confidential resume to Sierra Darrah at sierra.darrah@gogpac.com or call/text 605-605-1152 to discuss this opportunity in more detail.
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.