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Job opening · Ref VPO-0936

Corporate and M&A Associate, Los Angeles · Vault Top 10 Firm

Private practiceCorporateMergers and AcquisitionsCorporate Governance and Securities RegulationEntry-level; 1-2 yearsLos Angeles, California

Vault top-tier corporate practice seeking junior associates to join a growing team focused on complex transactional work. You'll handle a range of matters including mergers and acquisitions, investments, and dispositions for public and private companies, financial sponsors, and ultra-high-net-worth clients across technology, media, financial services, energy, and other industries.

The work:

  • Advise on M&A transactions, minority investments, and corporate dispositions
  • Counsel boards and special committees on governance and fiduciary duties
  • Navigate federal and state securities law compliance
  • Maintain direct client contact and develop relationships

What they're looking for:

  • 1-2 years of experience or current 3L
  • Top law school background with strong academic record
  • Interest in corporate transactional work
  • California Bar admission required
  • Entrepreneurial approach; team operates with lean structure and high autonomy
  • Capable of 2,000+ annual billable hours

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