Corporate Associate - Private Equity M&A
Company: Percy Towers
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Corporate (M&A / Private
Equity) Practice Area: Corporate – Mergers & Acquisitions / Private
Equity Location: San Francisco, CA Schedule: Onsite or Hybrid per
firm policy; full-time with standard AmLaw 20 billable hour
requirements (~2,000 annually) Salary: Estimated base range of
$260,000 to $420,000 with discretionary annual bonuses tied to
performance and firm success. The Client: Top-ranked M&A and
private equity practice representing leading private equity
sponsors, venture-backed companies, and corporate acquirers. The
San Francisco office is deeply connected to the technology,
healthcare, and growth capital ecosystems, handling some of the
most significant transactions in the market. Description: In this
role, you will advise on the acquisition and sale of companies,
private equity investments, recapitalizations, and complex joint
ventures. Responsibilities include negotiating purchase and
ancillary agreements, leading diligence processes, and managing
closing logistics for multi-jurisdictional deals. You will also
counsel portfolio companies and corporate clients on governance and
operational matters. The position offers high-profile transaction
experience, a client-facing role from the outset, and a defined
pathway toward senior associate and partnership opportunities.
Qualifications: JD from an accredited law school; CA Bar admission
or eligibility to obtain promptly. Preferred class years: 2018–2022
(mid-level) or 2015 (senior lateral). Strong experience in private
equity and M&A deal execution. Excellent drafting, negotiation,
and problem-solving abilities. Capable of managing concurrent
complex transactions independently. Tech-sector or growth company
deal experience highly valued. Strong interpersonal skills and
business acumen. This job advertisement is a general announcement
created to attract qualified candidates on behalf of our client. It
is not a complete job description or an offer of employment. Salary
and benefits details may vary and are not always disclosed. We are
an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage individuals of all
religions, nationalities, genders, sexualities, ideologies, creeds,
beliefs or backgrounds who are qualified for the role to apply!
Keywords: Percy Towers, North Highlands , Corporate Associate - Private Equity M&A, Legal , San Francisco, California
