Corporate M&A Mid-Level Associate
@ Fenwick & West

New York, United States
$260,000
On Site
Full Time
Posted 5 days ago

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About Fenwick & West

Fenwick’s corporate group offers services to technology and life sciences companies from early start-ups to global publicly traded corporations. The firm is a premier technology mergers and acquisitions practice, recognized by Global M&A Network and Chambers USA, and ranks in the highest tier nationally for middle-market M&A by The Legal 500.

Job Details

We are seeking a mid-level associate corporate attorney with substantial M&A experience. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of experience at a leading corporate firm and must be an active Bar member in the jurisdiction where they will work. Candidates should possess superior academic credentials alongside excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills.

Location options include offices in the Bay Area (Silicon Valley or San Francisco), Seattle, Santa Monica, New York, or Boston. Applicants must be eligible to practice law in the respective state or be ready to sit/waive into the next bar exam.

Please apply online and include a cover letter, resume, deal sheet, and law school transcript.

Benefits and Compensation

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $260,000 - $310,000, with a discretionary bonus available based on performance. Comprehensive benefits include Healthcare, Life Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Wellbeing programs.

Key skills/competency

  • M&A
  • Corporate
  • Legal
  • Technology
  • Life Sciences
  • Transactions
  • Bar Membership
  • Deal Sheet
  • Negotiation
  • Communication
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  • Customize your resume: Highlight M&A and legal experience.
  • Study Fenwick & West: Understand firm culture and recent deals.
  • Optimize your cover letter: Tailor details to M&A expertise.
  • Prepare for interviews: Practice behavioral and case questions.

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Technical Preparation

Review recent M&A transaction case studies.
Study corporate legal drafting and regulatory filings.
Practice deal sheet preparation and analysis.
Update legal research on technology and life sciences.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a challenging M&A transaction experience.
Explain your approach to legal negotiations.
Discuss team collaboration in high-pressure deals.
Share a situation with tight legal deadlines.

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