Transactional Associate

Coastal Wave Recruiting

Transactional Associate supporting Amlaw 200 law firm in Los Angeles. Building a sophisticated transactional practice with exposure to complex matters and experienced shareholders.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in transactional law with a focus on M&A and finance, particularly in aviation finance. Strong coordination skills with clients and internal teams throughout deal execution are essential.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Transactional ExperienceM&A BackgroundAviation Finance ExpertiseJ.D. from ABA-Accredited Law SchoolActive California State Bar Admission

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Hard Skills

Transactional LawM&AFinanceAviation FinanceDeal Execution

Soft Skills

Client CoordinationTeam Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

California State Bar Admission

Industry Keywords

Am Law 120 FirmTransportation Finance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate with clients, counterparties, and internal teams throughout deal execution.

Requirements

What you’ll need

2–5 years of transactional experience at a large law firm.
Transactional background in M&A, finance, or related areas.
Experience at an Am Law 120 firm preferred.
Experience in transportation finance, particularly aviation finance, strongly preferred.
J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
Active admission to the California State Bar.
Eligible to work in the United States.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full benefits
Bonus