Corporate Latin America Associate (Junior)

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a junior associate to join its Corporate Latin America practice in Redwood City, CA. The role offers significant client exposure and early responsibility in venture capital financings, mergers and acquisitions, and general corporate matters.

Duties

• Represent emerging companies and investment funds.
• Engage in transactional work, including venture capital financings.
• Participate in mergers and acquisitions.
• Handle general corporate matters.

Requirements

• JD or LLM degree.
• Prior work experience in Latin America preferred.
• Experience with emerging companies and venture capital financings strongly preferred.
• Admission to the California and/or New York Bar required.
• Fluency in Spanish is required.

Education

• JD or LLM degree.

Certifications

• Admission to the California and/or New York Bar.

Skills

• Fluency in Spanish.
• Strong transactional skills.
• Ability to manage client relationships effectively.

Benefits

• Significant client exposure.
• Early responsibility on active matters.

This very prestigious firm specializes in corporate work, including corporate formation, financing, and public offerings for startups and other tech companies. The firm enjoys an excellent reputation in the legal community and attracts attorneys committed to practicing law at its highest level. The work environment is very relaxed; the firm has a year-round casual dress policy and attorneys generally seem very well-rounded and friendly. The firms hiring standards are relatively high for laterals, the focus is on applicable experience working with startups or doing IP work. The firm also values people with an M.B.A., accounting degree, or business background. The firms compensation package is exceedingly competitive; according to one associate, Anyone who complains about working here is absolutely crazy!