Private Companies Attorney: 3rd – 6th year

About the role

The Private Companies Attorney team at Cooley advises disruptive companies and the investors who fund them. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of substantial experience working with early-stage and growth-stage companies, focusing on venture capital financings and liquidity events.

Responsibilities

• Counsel venture-backed companies on general corporate matters throughout their growth cycle
• Participate in speaking engagements and contribute to the development of Cooley’s private companies platform
• Build and run a practice within the private companies team

Requirements

• At least three full years of substantial experience working with early-stage and growth-stage companies
• Experience in the corporate department of a national or international law firm
• A strong academic record from a nationally recognized law school

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• Passionate about advising disruptive companies and their investors

Skills

• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Benefits

• Full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account, dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long-term care coverage, backup care for children and/or adults and other parental support benefits
• Firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short term medical benefits
• Accruing vacation time at the rate of four weeks per year and sick time at the rate of two weeks per year
• 10 paid holidays each year
• Generous parental leave and fertility benefits

Pay

The expected annual pay range for this position is $260,000-$390,000. Final offer amount will be dependent on applicable experience and skillset of the candidate.

Schedule

Full-time position.