ECVC Associate

Job Overview

A nationally recognized law firm is seeking an experienced Emerging Companies & Venture Capital (ECVC) Associate Attorney to join its Business Practice Group. This position offers the opportunity to work with a broad range of clients, from startups to established companies, across a variety of industries. The associate will play a key role in sophisticated transactional matters, collaborating with attorneys across multiple offices and benefiting from a culture that emphasizes mentorship, diversity, and professional development.

Location

• Seattle, WA

Duties

• Advise on entity selection, business formation, and organizational governance structures

• Handle day-to-day business matters for both small and large business clients

• Manage and advise on capital raise transactions, including:

  • Private offerings

  • Debt and equity financings from friends and family, angel investors, venture capital funds, syndicates, and traditional lenders

• Counsel clients on public company matters, capital markets, securities, and M&A (preferred)

• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple offices on complex business transactions

• Provide responsive and professional legal support with a client-focused approach

• Engage in firm initiatives promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and pro bono work (optional but encouraged)

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in corporate governance, capital raising, and business counseling

• Prior experience representing early-stage brands in financing transactions

• Ability to manage multiple projects independently and efficiently

• Strong commitment to client service and relationship-building

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and writing skills

• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written

• Ability to work collaboratively within a diverse team

Education

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

Certifications

• Active bar admission and license to practice law

Skills

• Knowledge of private offerings, venture capital financing, securities compliance, and corporate transactions

• Familiarity with public company governance, capital markets transactions, and M&A (preferred)

• Strategic thinking and business-focused problem-solving

• Strong organizational and project management abilities

• High attention to detail and professional judgment

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions

• Commuter allowance

• Disability and life insurance coverage

• Paid parental leave

• Annual bonus opportunities

• Billable hour credit for approved diversity, equity, inclusion, and pro bono work

• Collaborative work environment with strong mentorship and professional development support

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.