Corporate & Securities Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Corporate & Securities Associate in Washington, DC. This position involves working on sophisticated transactions across various industries, representing established companies, high-growth startups, venture funds, and strategic investors.

Duties

• Advise on M&A transactions, venture financings, and general corporate governance.
• Draft and negotiate purchase agreements, merger agreements, and financing documents.
• Support emerging companies through their lifecycle, from startup to exit.
• Manage due diligence and coordinate with clients, senior attorneys, and specialists on transactional workstreams.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the DC or Virginia bar (or eligibility to waive in).
• 2-4 years of corporate transactional experience, ideally at a large law firm.
• Experience in M&A, venture financings, or general corporate work.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Highly motivated with an interest in taking on increased levels of responsibility.
• Ability to handle day-to-day demands and workflow in a team-oriented and dynamic environment.

Education

• J.D. from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to the DC or Virginia bar (or eligibility to waive in).

Skills

• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment.

This Vault Law 100 and one of the Top 25 Best Law Firm in Southern California boasts attorneys who are highly regarded with forward-thinking approaches, enthusiasm for collaborating across disciplines, and their unsurpassed commercial awareness. The firm has an ?emerging issues? program, which allows the firm to pioneer new and novel areas of the law. Associates have the opportunity to work on ground-breaking, high-profile matters for some of the world?s most innovative companies on a day-to-day basis. The firm has had its hand in the growth of global commerce and industry, allowing its associates to obtain truly substantive experience. The firm also require its attorneys to complete a minimum of 25 pro bono hours. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.