Private Companies Attorney - 4th-6th Year

About the role

Cooley is seeking 4th–6th year associates to join its elite private companies team, advising disruptive companies and the investors who fund them. Associates with at least three full years of substantial experience working with early-stage and growth-stage companies are encouraged to apply. Ideal candidates will have deep experience counseling venture-backed companies on general corporate matters throughout their growth cycle, including venture capital financings and liquidity events.

Responsibilities

• Counsel venture-backed companies on general corporate matters throughout their growth cycle, including venture capital financings and liquidity events.
• Build and run a practice, participate in speaking engagements, and contribute to the development of Cooley’s private companies platform.

Requirements

• Experience in the corporate department of a national or international law firm.
• A strong academic record from a nationally recognized law school.

Qualifications

• At least three full years of substantial experience working with early-stage and growth-stage companies.
• Deep experience counseling venture-backed companies on general corporate matters throughout their growth cycle, including venture capital financings and liquidity events.

Skills

• Strong academic record from a nationally recognized law school.
• Experience in the corporate department of a national or international law firm.

Benefits

• Full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), 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 and 10 paid holidays each year.
• Bonuses for parental leave and fertility benefits.

Pay

The expected annual pay range for this position is $310,000 - $390,000. Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate.

Schedule

Not specified.