Direct Counsel is looking for Mergers & Acquisitions Resource Attorney in San Francisco, CA. This local job opportunity with ID 3662855731 is live since 2026-05-04 14:28:34.

Mergers & Acquisitions Resource Attorney

Locations: New York, Palo Alto, San Francisco
Practice Area: Mergers & Acquisitions

Direct Counsel is seeking a Mergers & Acquisitions Resource Attorney for a top-ranked law firm with multiple office locations. This is a non-client-facing role designed to support the M&A group through legal research, precedent development, and knowledge management.
Key Responsibilities:

• Transaction Database Management - Input and maintain deal terms from signed transactions.
• Form & Precedent Drafting - Develop and organize templates and legal resources for the M&A team.
• Legal Updates - Track and summarize regulatory developments impacting M&A transactions.
• Legal Education - Collaborate on training materials and firmwide legal education initiatives.
• Marketing & Business Development - Assist in content creation for marketing, pitches, and industry outreach.
• Attorney Support - Provide legal resources, templates, and precedent documents to attorneys.
• Knowledge Management & Innovation - Support practice innovation projects and process improvements.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of M&A experience in a US corporate/transactional practice.
• Strong knowledge of public and private M&A, corporate governance, and market trends.
• Exceptional drafting, research, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with attention to detail.
• A team-oriented approach with flexibility to support evolving initiatives.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary Range: $275,000 - $335,000 (Final offer based on experience and location).
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and commuter benefits.
• Generous vacation, sick leave, and parental leave policies.
• Professional development and knowledge management initiatives.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced M&A attorney looking to transition into a strategic, research-focused role at a leading global law firm.

Apply today to learn more.