Corporate M&A Associate | Venture Capital & Private ...

Are you a corporate attorney who enjoys working on sophisticated transactions involving venture capital, private equity, and mergers and acquisitions? Are you looking for a collaborative firm where associates take meaningful ownership of deals and work directly with experienced partners and high-growth clients? Do you want to continue building your transactional practice in a firm known for strong deal flow, high-level work, and a clear pathway for advancement? If so, this opportunity may be an excellent fit. Scion Legal has been engaged to conduct a confidential search on behalf of a highly respected and rapidly growing Los Angeles law firm seeking a Corporate Attorney to join its transactional practice. The firm represents emerging companies, founders, investors, and established businesses in complex corporate matters and strategic transactions. The practice operates in a deal-rich environment, advising clients on a wide range of sophisticated transactions, including: Venture capital financingsPrivate equity investmentsMergers and acquisitionsCorporate structuring and governance matters Attorneys in this group work closely with experienced partners and sophisticated clients while gaining meaningful responsibility on transactions. Associates in this practice receive: Direct client exposureHands-on involvement in complex transactionsOpportunities to take ownership of key deal componentsClose mentorship from experienced partners LEGAL OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW This is an outstanding opportunity for a 4th or 5th year corporate associate to join a sophisticated transactional practice in Los Angeles. The firm is seeking an attorney who has developed strong transactional experience and is comfortable managing significant portions of complex deals with partner guidance. Attorneys in this practice advise clients on matters including: Venture capital financingsPrivate equity investmentsMergers and acquisitions transactionsCorporate structuring and governanceStrategic commercial agreements The ideal candidate will have experience practicing in a deal-heavy corporate environment, such as: A large law firmA nationally recognized transactional practiceA well-known regional corporate firm Attorneys joining the team will have the opportunity to work on high-value transactions while developing long-term client relationships and strategic advisory experience. WHAT YOU WILL DO Assist in managing mergers and acquisitions and corporate financing transactionsDraft and negotiate transaction documents, including: Purchase agreementsInvestment agreementsCommercial contracts Support venture capital and private equity investmentsAdvise clients on corporate structuring, including limited liability company formations and governanceConduct legal due diligence and assist with transaction executionWork directly with partners and clients to develop transaction strategies and timelinesCollaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure successful deal executionAssist with general corporate matters and commercial contractingParticipate in client relationship development and strategic advisory work WHAT YOU BRING J.D. from an ABA-accredited law schoolDegree from a nationally recognized law schoolApproximately 4 to 5 years of corporate transactional experience Strong experience in one or more of the following areas: Venture capital financingsPrivate equity investmentsMergers and acquisitionsCorporate structuring and governance Additional qualifications include: Experience working in a deal-rich environment such as BigLaw or a recognized corporate transactional practiceExperience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements and transaction documentsStrong legal writing, analytical, and communication skillsAbility to manage key components of transactions with partner oversight Experience with debt or lender transactions is helpful but not required. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS Base Salary Range: $250,000 to $280,000, depending on experience and overall fit. Additional highlights include: Performance-based merit bonus eligibility beginning at 1,700 billable hoursTarget bonus levels typically achieved at 1,950 billable hours, consistent with many top firms in the Los Angeles marketAssociates may earn meaningful bonuses even below traditional BigLaw billing thresholds Bonus determinations consider factors such as: Quality of workClient service and responsivenessBillable hoursBusiness development effortsOverall contributions to the firm Additional benefits include: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coveragePaid time off and firm-recognized holidaysCollaborative and entrepreneurial work environmentOpportunities for long-term professional growth and advancement The firm offers a clear and realistic pathway to partnership and recently promoted multiple associates to partner, reflecting its commitment to developing and advancing talented attorneys within the organization. This is a compelling opportunity for a corporate attorney who wants to continue working on sophisticated transactions while building a long-term practice within a highly respected and growing transactional firm. ABOUT OUR SEARCH FIRM Scion Staffing is a national, award-winning staffing firm founded in 2006. We have successfully placed thousands of talented professionals with outstanding career opportunities across the United States. Through our innovative recruiting and team-building solutions, we support executive leadership searches, direct hire recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing. Scion is proud to be recognized on the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and Best Executive Search Firms in America. We are also a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm and have been recognized by The Business Times as a top recruitment firm. Additional information about our organization can be found online. Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected classification. We are committed to equitable hiring practices and to creating inclusive, diverse, and unbiased recruitment processes for our clients and candidates.

Created: 2026-04-02