Pernini Legal, LLC
Associate Attorney - Corporate Sr. (Mergers & Acquisitions/Private Equity)
Pernini Legal, LLC, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Senior Associate Attorney - Corporate (Mergers & Acquisitions/Private Equity)
Location: Century City, CA
Our client, a prestigious AmLaw 50 firm, is seeking an experienced Corporate Associate Attorney to join their highly-regarded Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) and Private Equity practice in their Century City office. This is an outstanding opportunity for a senior-level associate to play a lead role in complex, high-value transactions alongside a nationally recognized corporate team.
Candidate Profile:
* JD from a top-tier law school with a strong academic record .
* Active Bar Admission in California .
* 5+ years of substantive experience in M&A and/or private equity transactions .
* Significant experience advising public and private companies , private equity sponsors , and portfolio companies in strategic transactions, including leveraged buyouts , joint ventures , divestitures , and recapitalizations .
* Strong drafting and negotiation skills across all aspects of M&A deal documentation , including stock and asset purchase agreements, merger agreements, and disclosure schedules.
* Proven ability to lead deal teams, manage junior associates, and serve as a direct point of contact with clients.
* Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with a practical, business-oriented approach to counseling clients.
Key Responsibilities:
* Advise clients through the full lifecycle of mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic transactions.
* Lead transaction management and execution, including due diligence, drafting and negotiating definitive agreements, and overseeing closings.
* Collaborate with attorneys across practices such as tax, finance, and employment to deliver integrated solutions.
* Support private equity sponsors on investment structures, exit strategies, and portfolio company governance.
* Maintain and build strong client relationships through proactive and strategic legal counsel.
Why Join?
This is a rare opportunity to join a prominent corporate practice at the senior associate level with clear pathways for advancement. The firm is deeply committed to excellence, innovation, and professional development, offering a sophisticated platform and a collaborative environment where senior associates are empowered to lead deals and mentor junior colleagues. You'll work on high-profile, market-shaping transactions for some of the most respected names in private equity and corporate America .
Compensation is highly competitive and tailored to experience, market location, and performance, with generous benefits that include comprehensive healthcare, retirement plans, wellness programs, and paid time off.
Application Requirements:
Interested candidates should submit a resume , cover letter , and a copy of their law school transcript .
Location: Century City, CA
Our client, a prestigious AmLaw 50 firm, is seeking an experienced Corporate Associate Attorney to join their highly-regarded Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) and Private Equity practice in their Century City office. This is an outstanding opportunity for a senior-level associate to play a lead role in complex, high-value transactions alongside a nationally recognized corporate team.
Candidate Profile:
* JD from a top-tier law school with a strong academic record .
* Active Bar Admission in California .
* 5+ years of substantive experience in M&A and/or private equity transactions .
* Significant experience advising public and private companies , private equity sponsors , and portfolio companies in strategic transactions, including leveraged buyouts , joint ventures , divestitures , and recapitalizations .
* Strong drafting and negotiation skills across all aspects of M&A deal documentation , including stock and asset purchase agreements, merger agreements, and disclosure schedules.
* Proven ability to lead deal teams, manage junior associates, and serve as a direct point of contact with clients.
* Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with a practical, business-oriented approach to counseling clients.
Key Responsibilities:
* Advise clients through the full lifecycle of mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic transactions.
* Lead transaction management and execution, including due diligence, drafting and negotiating definitive agreements, and overseeing closings.
* Collaborate with attorneys across practices such as tax, finance, and employment to deliver integrated solutions.
* Support private equity sponsors on investment structures, exit strategies, and portfolio company governance.
* Maintain and build strong client relationships through proactive and strategic legal counsel.
Why Join?
This is a rare opportunity to join a prominent corporate practice at the senior associate level with clear pathways for advancement. The firm is deeply committed to excellence, innovation, and professional development, offering a sophisticated platform and a collaborative environment where senior associates are empowered to lead deals and mentor junior colleagues. You'll work on high-profile, market-shaping transactions for some of the most respected names in private equity and corporate America .
Compensation is highly competitive and tailored to experience, market location, and performance, with generous benefits that include comprehensive healthcare, retirement plans, wellness programs, and paid time off.
Application Requirements:
Interested candidates should submit a resume , cover letter , and a copy of their law school transcript .