Corporate Finance Attorney

About the role

The firm is seeking a Corporate & Securities Attorney to join its startup and emerging companies practice. This role offers a sophisticated and highly visible platform where you can act as a strategic advisor, lead venture financings, and help entrepreneurs navigate complex legal and business decisions.

Responsibilities

• Startup & Corporate Counseling

• Draft and negotiate founder agreements, stock purchase agreements, shareholder agreements, operating agreements, and related corporate documents.

• Guide companies through critical growth milestones and strategic business decisions.

• Venture Capital & Private Financings

• Represent startups and investors in seed, Series A, and later-stage financing transactions.

• Structure and negotiate SAFEs, convertible notes, preferred equity financings, and other investment vehicles.

• Prepare and negotiate term sheets, investor rights agreements, voting agreements, and closing documents.

• Manage Form D filings and Blue Sky compliance requirements.

• Securities Law Compliance

• Counsel clients on federal and state securities law matters.

• Support Regulation CF, Regulation A+, and Rule 506 offerings.

• Mergers & Acquisitions

• Support acquisitions, strategic transactions, secondary sales, and corporate restructurings.

• Conduct due diligence and negotiate transaction documents.

• Aid clients through successful exits and liquidity events.

• Outside General Counsel Services

• Provide practical, business-focused legal advice on commercial contracts, technology transactions, intellectual property matters, cap table management, and equity compensation programs.

• Advises on 409A compliance and equity incentive plans.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active Washington State Bar membership.
• Experience representing startups, venture-backed companies, and emerging growth businesses.
• Strong understanding of corporate and securities laws, including the Securities Act of 1933, Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and Rule 701.
• Familiarity with NVCA financing documents, Y Combinator SAFE templates, Carta platform.
• Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and client counseling skills.
• Ability to manage multiple clients and transactions in a fast-paced environment.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and desire to build strong, lasting client relationships.

Qualifications

• Compensation: Base salary: $160,000 - $200,000, depending on experience.
• Performance and discretionary bonus opportunities.
• Strong long-term growth potential within an established and collaborative practice.
• 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.