Private Equity Mergers & Acquisitions Associate Attorney
Company: Direct Counsel
Location: Irvine
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Direct Counsel is seeking a
Mid-Level Private Equity M&A Associate Attorney to join an Am
Law firm in Southern California. Direct Counsel has partnered with
a leading national law firm in seeking a mid-level associate to
join its M&A and Private Equity practice in Southern
California. This opportunity is available in Newport Beach and Los
Angeles (Century City) and offers the chance to work within a
collaborative team on sophisticated corporate transactions.
Position Overview: The firm is seeking an associate with 4–6 years
of corporate transactional experience, with a strong emphasis on
mergers and acquisitions and private equity transactions. The ideal
candidate will have significant experience working with acquisition
agreements and related transaction documentation. Key
Responsibilities: Draft, review, and negotiate acquisition
agreements and related M&A transaction documents Represent
private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, and strategic buyers
and sellers in corporate transactions Assist in managing
transactions from initial structuring through closing Collaborate
with deal teams and maintain strong client relationships Support
due diligence, transaction execution, and closing processes
Qualifications: JD from an ABA-accredited law school 4–6 years of
corporate transactional experience focused on M&A and private
equity Strong working knowledge of acquisition agreements and
related deal documentation Large national or international law firm
experience preferred Excellent academic credentials Strong
interpersonal, communication, and business judgment skills
Licensed, or eligible to become licensed, to practice law in
California Work Environment: Hybrid schedule with an expectation of
at least three days per week in the office. Compensation: $310,000
– $390,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications. If
you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please
contact Direct Counsel for a confidential discussion.
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