ECVC Associate - Junior to Midlevel - Seattle

Responsibilities

• Advises emerging growth companies and founders on corporate governance, entity formation, and day-to-day legal matters throughout the company lifecycle
• Serves as a key member of the deal team supporting venture capital financings, including seed, Series A, and later-stage equity financings
• Represents venture capital funds and other investors in venture investments
• Affords assistance with strategic transactions involving emerging companies, including mergers, acquisitions, and secondary transactions
• Drafts and negotiates transaction documents, including financing documents, governance materials, and investor rights agreements
• Collaborates with attorneys across the firm in areas such as technology transactions, privacy and security, and other corporate specialties
• Works closely with founders and management teams on strategic and operational matters

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in emerging companies, venture capital, or corporate transactional work at a law firm
• Experience with venture financings, startup formation, and general corporate matters preferred
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Interest in working with technology companies, founders, and venture investors

Why DWT

Our ECVC practice advises innovative companies and investors at every stage of growth. Associates work closely with partners and clients, gaining hands-on experience with venture financings and emerging company matters while building relationships across the startup and venture ecosystem.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: The annualized salary range for this position is $215,000 to $290,000.
• Core Benefits: Full-time employees may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical insurance (with an optional Health Savings Account), dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, and disability.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Full-time employees receive sick leave benefits in accordance with the appropriate state Sick & Safe Leave Policy. Attorneys generally take approximately three weeks of vacation annually, though the exact amount may vary depending on client and firm needs. The firm also provides 11 paid holidays each year.
• Additional Programs: Employees may participate in 401(k) retirement planning, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Voluntary Benefits: Accident, life, disability, long-term care, and pet insurance are available as voluntary benefits.
• Discretionary Bonus: Full-time employees may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.