Corporate M&A Associate

Scale LLP is seeking a mid-level (2-4) year Corporate & Securities Associate with mergers and acquisition experience to support our growing national corporate practice. This is a fully remote position.  Preference for location within PST or MST time zones.

Who we are

Called the “Wave of the Future” by Reuters, Scale LLP is a top-tier distributed law firm built by Silicon Valley founders and GCs to provide an alternative to a traditional private practice. By leveraging modern technology and a distributed structure, we provide attorneys with a more satisfying, lucrative practice and clients with a more connected, efficient legal service provider. Although Scale was founded as a boutique supporting early-stage, venture-backed companies, our diverse network of attorneys work for a variety of clients across the country and internationally including well-established public and private companies. Staying true to our roots, we continue to bring a tech-forward, innovative ethos to everything we do.

The Opportunity

As a Corporate & Securities Associate, you will report to the Corporate M&A Team Leader your direct partner supervisor. You will support our clients on a range of matters including commercial agreements, tech transactions, drafting shareholder agreements and LLC operating agreements, taking board minutes and drafting resolutions, mergers & acquisitions (due diligence / disclosure schedule and document drafting / managing closings), joint ventures, debt and equity capital markets transactions, public company reporting and more.

As a Scale Associate, you will have the opportunity to work directly with world class attorneys who have practiced both in-house as public company GCs and in Big Law domestically and internationally.  This role offers the opportunity for substantial client contact and professional growth and mentoring through exposure to a wide variety of deals. Our remote-first model allows our Scale associates to practice law from the comfort of their home with the expectation that they will be fully engaged and available during normal business hours.  Scale’s best-in-class practitioners share a desire to provide practical, valuable, and timely service to their clients, and we expect the same from our associates. 

The Pitch: 

• Gain one-on-one experience working directly with a key partner 
• Build the skills that set top attorneys apart.
• If you’re looking to run your own practice one day, this is your chance to learn how—while taking on immediate client-facing responsibilities.
• And the best part? Work from anywhere.
• Control of your career path, advancement and practice direction

Requirements

• All applicants must have at least 2-4 years of experience working with corporate clients at a top-tier law firm with a primary focus on strategic transactions. 
• Our ideal candidate will have played a leadership role in managing a meaningful aspect of a strategic transaction (including conducting and managing due diligence review, drafting primary and ancillary transaction documents and disclosure schedules, and preparing client summaries of the foregoing) .
• Can you draft or spot an anti-sandbagging clause and a “first-dollar” indemnity clause? Perfect. Know your way around waterfall spreadsheets and drafting disclosures? Even better! Bonus points if you can explain the difference between Reg D, Rule 144A, and Category 1 versus Category 3 Reg S offerings.
• A successful Scale candidate will also be enthusiastic about expanding their skills to meet a variety of needs across the practice group. 
• We seek attorney colleagues who demonstrate initiative, availability, and eagerness to thrive in a distributed environment. 

Compensation and Billable Hour expectations

Scale operates on a non-traditional business model designed to reward performance and collaboration.

Associates receive:

• Base Salary: $160,000 - $170,000 based on experience
• Production bonuses beginning at 1250 billed hours annually
• Origination payouts for matters they bring to the firm
• Health insurance premium contributions
• Access to a fully remote work environment
• A career track that emphasizes advancement, leadership opportunities, and broad exposure across the full spectrum of litigation matters

Our Culture

Although Scale operates as a fully remote firm, we place significant emphasis on maintaining a strong sense of community. Attorneys are provided with numerous opportunities for connection, mentorship, collaboration, and professional development. Through both virtual and in-person gatherings, attorneys have opportunities to share best practices, build relationships, and support one another in developing their practices and serving clients effectively.

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.

At Scale LLP, we believe a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion is integral to hiring exceptional people and creating enduring businesses. We strive to create an organization where every individual is valued and empowered to reach their full potential. We are committed to ensuring Scale is one of the best places to work for all by creating diverse teams, strengthening our culture of inclusion, and giving everyone an equitable opportunity to succeed.

Scale LLP is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, breastfeeding, and conditions related to breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age (40 or over), physical or medical disability, medical condition, marital status, registered domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military and/or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable state or federal law.

Visit www.scalefirm.com to apply online.