Mid-to-Senior Corporate M&A Associate
Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, 90079, USA
Listed on 2026-10-20
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Law/Legal
Legal Counsel, Lawyer
Overview
- The M&A team seeks candidates with broad experience in a variety of public and private M&A transactions.
- The role requires the ability to work effectively as part of a deal team across practice areas.
- The firm operates a hybrid work model, requiring in-office presence Monday through Thursday, with opportunities for remote work during specified periods throughout the year.
Skadden's M&A team in the Corporate practice of the Los Angeles office is seeking an outstanding lateral candidate (class of ) with broad experience working on a variety of public and private M&A transactions and the ability to work effectively as part of a deal team across practices areas. High level of academic achievement and peer firm experience preferred. Qualified candidates should be admitted to practice law in California.
The starting base salary for this position is expected to be between $310,000 to $390,000 annually. Actual salary will be determined based on skills, experience (to the extent relevant) and other job-related factors, consistent with applicable law. This position may be eligible for a discretionary year-end bonus.
Associates who join Skadden laterally participate in an enhanced mentor program, which specifically focuses on the unique needs experienced attorneys face during professional transitions.
These efforts, along with our professional development and other Skadden benefits, including a hybrid work model*, offer a dynamic environment where all can shape their own career trajectories while contributing to groundbreaking legal work. We also have an extensive pro bono program that allows attorneys to devote, and receive credit for, time for myriad causes that spark their interests and matches those interests with the legal needs in the community.
* Our current hybrid work model consists of working Monday through Thursday in the office. Attorneys also receive the opportunity to work remotely for specified periods throughout the year.
EEO StatementSkadden is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It does not discriminate against applicants or employees based on any legally impermissible factor including, but not limited to, race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, alienage or citizenship status, marital or familial status, domestic partnership status, caregiver status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, change of sex or transgender status, genetic information, medical condition, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual and reproductive health decisions, disability, any protected military or veteran status, or status as a victim of domestic or dating violence, sexual assault or offense, or stalking.
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