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Kaizen Stackup

Corporate Associate

Kaizen Stackup, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022

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Corporate Associate – M&A | AmLaw Top 10 Firm (Los Angeles, New York, OC, or DC | Hybrid Friendly)

Apply fast, check the full description by scrolling below to find out the full requirements for this role. We’re partnering with an

AmLaw Top 10 firm

that’s looking to bring on a

Corporate Associate (5–8 years)

to join its nationally recognized

M&A practice

across several key markets:

Los Angeles, New York, Orange County, and Washington, DC . If you're a high-performing Big Law attorney with a sharp transactional mind and a passion for complex, high-stakes deals, this is a rare opportunity to join one of the most prestigious corporate teams in the country. What You’ll Be Doing

Leading and supporting

M&A transactions , joint ventures, and corporate restructurings for major global clients

Drafting and negotiating purchase agreements, shareholder agreements, term sheets, and related corporate documentation

Managing deals from LOI to close, often on cross-border or multibillion-dollar matters

Advising clients on

corporate governance ,

securities compliance , and broader strategic business concerns

Collaborating with internal specialists and external counterparties across industries

What They’re Looking For

5–8 years

of

top law firm experience

with a strong emphasis on M&A or broader corporate transactional work

JD from a

top law school

with

strong academic credentials

Excellent drafting and analytical skills , with the ability to manage multiple workstreams

Bonus for experience in

private equity ,

venture capital , or

growth-stage company work

California, New York, or DC Bar

admission preferred, depending on location

Strong tenure—they want someone committed, not a résumé jumper

Why This Role Stands Out

Work at an

AmLaw Top 10

firm with a global platform and an elite corporate practice

Practice alongside nationally recognized dealmakers on big-ticket matters

Offices in

Los Angeles, New York, OC, and DC —with

hybrid flexibility

Competitive comp:

$285K–$350K base

+ generous bonus structure

Clear path for career advancement and mentorship

If you're ready to bring your M&A skills to one of the best legal brands in the business, let’s set up a confidential conversation. This could be the opportunity you’ve been working toward.

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