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Corporate M&A Associate Attorney

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Corporate M&A Associate Attorney

Scale LLP, a modern, fully distributed law firm, is seeking a mid-level Corporate & Securities Associate (2–4 years) with Mergers & Acquisitions experience to join our growing national corporate practice. This is a full-time, remote position with opportunities for direct client engagement and professional advancement.

 

About the Role

As a Corporate & Securities Associate, you will serve as a key member of Scale’s M&A team, working directly with the Corporate M&A Team Leader and experienced partners. You’ll support clients on a wide range of matters, including:

  • Mergers and acquisitions (due diligence, disclosure schedules, document drafting, and closings)
  • Commercial agreements and technology transactions
  • Shareholder agreements and LLC operating agreements
  • Board minutes, resolutions, and governance documentation
  • Joint ventures and capital markets transactions
  • Public company reporting

This role provides significant client contact, exposure to complex transactions, and hands-on mentorship from attorneys who have practiced at top-tier firms and as public company GCs.

Responsibilities

  • Draft, review, and negotiate corporate and M&A documents
  • Conduct and manage due diligence review and disclosure schedules
  • Support closings, capital markets transactions, and governance matters
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver practical, business-minded advice
  • Participate in firm initiatives for professional development, mentoring, and best-practice sharing

Qualifications

  • J.D. from an accredited law school; admission to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
  • 2–4 years of corporate experience at a top-tier law firm, with a primary focus on M&A and strategic transactions
  • Proven ability to lead or manage key aspects of transactions (due diligence, disclosure schedules, drafting)
  • Strong drafting and analytical skills; familiarity with anti-sandbagging and first-dollar indemnity clauses
  • Bonus points for comfort with waterfall spreadsheets, drafting disclosures, and understanding Reg D, Rule 144A, and Reg S offerings
  • Initiative, reliability, and enthusiasm for working in a distributed, collaborative environment

Compensation & Opportunities

  • Base salary plus production bonuses starting at 1,250 billed hours annually
  • Origination payouts on matters you bring to the firm
  • Firm contributions to health insurance premiums for plans elected through Scale LLP
  • Remote-first model offering flexibility and autonomy
    Regular virtual and in-person opportunities for connection, mentoring, and client development
  • Clear pathways for career growth and advancement within the firm

About Scale LLP

Called the “Wave of the Future” by Reuters, Scale LLP is a next-generation, distributed law firm built by Silicon Valley founders and GCs to reimagine private practice. By leveraging modern technology and a flexible structure, we provide clients with efficient, world-class legal services and attorneys with a more satisfying, lucrative practice.

Our attorneys serve clients across industries — from early-stage startups to established public companies — while maintaining the entrepreneurial spirit that defines our culture.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply online at www.scalefirm.com.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

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