Corporate and Securities Attorney

About the role

This is an outstanding opportunity for an attorney who enjoys working directly with founders, startups, investors, and high-growth technology companies from formation through exit. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to innovative companies at every stage of their lifecycle, handling sophisticated venture financings, corporate governance matters, securities compliance, M&A transactions, and day-to-day outside general counsel work.

Responsibilities

• Advising founders, startups, and emerging growth companies on entity formation, governance, and corporate structuring.
• Representing companies and investors in venture capital financings, including SAFEs, convertible notes, seed rounds, and Series A+ transactions.
• Drafting and negotiating key transaction documents, including term sheets, financing agreements, shareholder agreements, and commercial contracts.
• Counseling clients on securities law compliance, Regulation D offerings, Blue Sky filings, and related regulatory matters.
• Serving as outside general counsel to startup clients, providing practical day-to-day legal guidance on corporate, equity compensation, and business matters.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in the Washington State Bar and good standing.
• Strong experience advising venture-backed startups, emerging growth companies, or venture capital investors.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and client counseling skills.
• Ability to manage multiple transactions and client relationships simultaneously.

Preferred Experience

• Deep familiarity with NVCA financing documents.
• Experience with Y Combinator SAFE documentation.
• Working knowledge of Carta and cap table management platforms.
• Understanding of securities laws, including the Securities Act of 1933, Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Rule 701, and Regulation D.
• Experience serving as outside general counsel to startup and technology clients.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision.
• The firm fully subsidizes employees' coverage premiums.
• Health Savings Account.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Profit-sharing program.
• Parking.
• Cell phone reimbursement.
• Paid parental leave.
• Professional development, mentorship, and advancement opportunities.
• Support for bar dues, CLEs, and professional memberships.
• Flexible work from home and office arrangements.