Harvey
M&A Counsel
$220K–$270K
San Francisco · Hybrid · Full-time · Posted Aug 10, 2026
- Experience
- 4–6+ years of relevant legal experience; at least 4 years in a top-tier law firm's M&A group; preferably a 5th year+ associate.
- Education
- JD degree
About the job
Executes complex M&A and strategic transactions, builds scalable legal processes, and advises cross-functional teams on related corporate matters.
What you'll do
- Manage M&A transactions end-to-end, including diligence, deal structuring, agreements, negotiations, signing, closing, integration, and outside counsel.
- Develop and improve legal processes, templates, and playbooks for M&A and strategic transactions.
- Partner with company stakeholders and support adjacent corporate matters, including entity management, employment and compensation, real estate, and insurance.
What they ask for
- JD degree and active license in good standing to practice in California or New York.
- 4–6+ years of relevant legal experience in M&A transactions, with ability to handle adjacent corporate matters.
- At least 4 years in the M&A group of a top-tier law firm.
Nice to have
- Preferably a 5th year+ associate.
- Buy-side experience representing fast-growing technology companies.
Pay
$220,000 - $270,000 USD (base salary); $220K – $270K (compensation; type not specified)
AI focus
Build AI-forward legal processes for M&A work.
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