Associate Attorney– Emerging Companies & Venture Capital (4–7 Years’ Experience) LA, San Francisco

About the role

Join a dynamic corporate practice advising the innovators, founders, and investors shaping tomorrow’s economy. This role offers the opportunity to work at the center of the startup ecosystem, guiding high-growth companies and venture investors through every stage of their lifecycle—from formation to exit.

Responsibilities

• Advise emerging growth companies and venture capital investors on capital raises, including preferred equity financings, SAFEs, and convertible notes
• Lead and support mergers & acquisitions, strategic investments, and other complex corporate transactions
• Draft and negotiate transaction documents, manage deal processes, and drive closings
• Counsel clients on day-to-day corporate governance, including board matters and equity incentive planning
• Provide guidance on federal securities laws, compliance, and best practices
• Partner closely with founders, executives, and investors to deliver practical, business-oriented legal solutions

Requirements

• 4–7 years of experience in corporate law with a focus on emerging companies and venture capital
• Strong background in private financings, M&A, and corporate transactions
• Solid understanding of securities laws and regulatory frameworks
• Experience managing deals from inception through closing
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
• Able to manage multiple complex matters in a fast-paced setting
• JD required and prior experience working in a law firm
• Admission to practice in California

Qualifications

• Strong academic credentials

Skills

• Commercially minded attorney
• Thrives in a fast-moving environment
• Looking to take ownership of meaningful client relationships
• Working on market-leading transactions

Benefits

• Competitive base salary ranging from $285,000 to $370,000, depending on experience and location
• Performance-based bonus structure
• Comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional and personal well-being

Pay

• Competitive base salary ranging from $285,000 to $370,000, depending on experience and location

Schedule

• Not specified