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Corporate Associate Attorney in San Francisco

Date Posted: 18 June 2026

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Job Description

Corporate Associate Attorney – Premier San Francisco Bay Area Firm

About the Firm

We are a highly respected, San Francisco Bay Area law firm known for delivering top-tier legal services across a broad spectrum of corporate, transactional, and litigation matters. The firm combines the sophisticated, high-stakes practice of a large national firm with a collaborative, transparent, and partner-track-oriented culture.

Position Overview

Our Corporate Group is seeking a talented Associate Attorney with 2+ years of solid corporate transactional, M&A, and securities law experience. This is a rare, partnership-track opportunity to join a sophisticated practice that manages high-value, complex matters while offering meaningful client contact and accelerated professional development.

Scope of Practice

The Corporate Group maintains an active and diverse practice. As an associate, you will advise clients on a wide variety of corporate transactional and counseling matters, including:

  • Assisting on substantial buy-side and sell-side transactions.

  • Advising startups and emerging growth companies from formation through exit.

  • Assisting with the formation and structuring of private investment funds.

  • Handling securities law counseling, corporate governance, and general commercial counseling.

  • Navigating IP transactional matters and licensing agreements.

Candidate Qualifications

  • 2+ years of dedicated corporate transactional experience within a reputable law firm.

  • Strong foundational knowledge of M&A, securities laws, and general corporate counseling.

  • Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.

  • High academic credentials and active membership in good standing with the California State Bar (or willingness to become admitted).

  • A proactive professional with a strong work ethic, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Anticipated Base Salary Wage Range: $225,000 to $300,000 (DOE & other factors)

  • Benefits: The firm offers a highly competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including robust health/wellness plans, retirement contributions, and discretionary performance bonuses.

To Apply

Please submit your resume to:

Nykki McAdoo nykki.mcadoo@gogpac.com

All inquiries will be held in the strictest confidence.

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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