Emerging Growth and Venture Capital Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an attorney to join its corporate group in Palo Alto, CA, focusing on emerging growth companies and institutional investors. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in venture capital financings, M&A transactions, and corporate governance matters.

Duties

• Communicate effectively with partners, clients, and staff.
• Produce timely and accurate deliverables.
• Analyze complex legal issues and apply legal principles.
• Provide well-reasoned work product under pressure.
• Mentor and supervise junior lawyers and staff.
• Travel as required for client meetings and business development.

Requirements

• 5-8 years of experience in emerging growth and venture capital.
• Experience with AmLaw 100 law firms preferred.
• Familiarity with NVCA, seriesseed.com, and Y Combinator forms.
• Experience in preferred stock, bridge, and SAFE financings.
• Ability to manage due diligence on M&A transactions.

Education

• JD degree required.

Certifications

• Bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in legal analysis and strategic thinking.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Strong relationship-building and team management skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.

This Amlaw firm is best known for allowing its associates to find a balanced work load that best suites them. As a result, the company operates with an entrepreneurial culture, offers flexible face-time, and values diversity and a work space inclusive of everyone. This firm is also one that values pro-bono work?encouraging their associates to gain real-life experience and take charge of their own opportunities and success.