Palo Alto - Corporate (M&A - Mid-Level Associate)

Skadden's M&A team in the Corporate practice of the Palo Alto office is seeking an outstanding lateral candidate (class of 2022-2021) 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 $365,000 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.

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.

Applicants who require an accommodation during the application process should contact Alex Taylor at (212) 735-2176.

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