ECVC Attorney

Job Overview

A distinguished national law firm is seeking an experienced Principal Attorney with a strong background in Emerging Companies and Venture Capital (ECVC) transactions. This role offers the opportunity to counsel early-stage and emerging brands, lead sophisticated financing transactions, and collaborate with a talented, bi-coastal team across multiple offices. The ideal candidate will bring extensive corporate governance experience, a partial portable book of business, and the drive to grow within a dynamic business group.

Location

• Seattle, WA

Duties

• Provide corporate governance and day-to-day counseling to early-stage and emerging companies

• Lead capital raise transactions, including private offerings, debt, and equity financing

• Represent clients in deals involving friends and family investments, angel investors, venture capital funds, syndicates, and traditional banking institutions

• Advise on public company matters, securities compliance, capital markets transactions, and M&A (preferred)

• Collaborate across practice areas, working with attorneys from all six offices

• Build and expand client relationships using a full-service bi-coastal platform

• Participate in firm-wide initiatives promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion

• Engage in pro bono work and public service matters (optional but encouraged)

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of experience handling ECVC and corporate governance matters

• Demonstrated success in representing early-stage brands and companies in financing transactions

• Partial portable book of business required

• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

• Strong communication and client-service orientation

• Ability to work independently or collaboratively with a diverse legal team

• Commitment to responsive and professional client service

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school

Certifications

• Admission to the bar and active license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

Skills

• Expertise in private offerings, venture capital financings, debt/equity transactions

• Knowledge of public company matters, securities compliance, and M&A (preferred)

• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and counseling skills

• Strong attention to detail with superior organizational abilities

• Proficiency in managing client relationships and growing a practice

Benefits

• Annual bonus opportunities

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions

• Disability and life insurance

• Parental leave

• Commuter allowance

• Billable hour credit for approved Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Pro Bono work

• Opportunities for professional development and mentorship

• Supportive, collaborative firm culture

Time for a change? Come up to the Pacific Northwest and really thrive within a diverse group of lawyers and a power pack of national and international clients. This is a long-established firm with an enthusiastic commitment to community endeavors. Here is a real opportunity for professional growth and civic satisfaction for highly qualified, motivated candidates. This is a powerful Pacific Northwest firm and offers associates working here the opportunity to participate in some of the more significant litigation and corporate work in the Pacific Northwest. They are well known for their strong real estate and land use practice, and many of the firm's attorneys who practice in these disciplines are considered recognized leaders in their fields. This firm also has an exceptional bankruptcy practice. This firm also has a diverse client base including large publicly traded corporations as well as closely held businesses and individuals. This firm is considered to have good management, and its management structure is fairly well integrated throughout the firm's offices.