Emerging Companies and Venture Capital Associate Attorney (Mid-Level)

Job Overview
A law firm seeks a mid-level Emerging Companies and Venture Capital Associate Attorney in San Francisco, California. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in emerging companies and venture capital work, with a focus on high-growth startups and leading investors.

Duties

• Advise startups and emerging growth companies on seed and venture capital financings.
• Manage public offerings and venture financings using NVCA documents.
• Handle domestic M&A transactions for startup companies and investors.
• Maintain and develop client and counsel relationships.

Requirements

• 4-6 years of experience in emerging companies and venture capital work.
• Experience with NVCA documents and public offerings.
• Familiarity with technology, life sciences, and CPG businesses.
• Admitted to the state bar or eligible to waive in.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• State bar admission.

Skills

• Strong business sense and proactive approach.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage complex transactions and client relationships.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage options.
• Parental leave and family benefits, including adoption and fertility treatment options.
• Tax-free health accounts: HSA and FSA.
• 401(k) or Roth 401(k) plans.
• Global wellness program and Employee Assistance Program.
• Flex Time Away and reduced schedule arrangements.
• Paid annual fees for primary state bar registration and professional associations.
• In-house pro bono counsel and matching gift programs.

Although the San Francisco office of this full-service, multi-national juggernaut is known primarily for its large Litigation department, its Business department is growing and, in fact, includes an outstanding International Transactions practice. Despite its size and impressive stature within the legal community, insiders claim the firm maintains a ?small firm? culture ? associates are neither competitive nor pretentious and the firm itself is notoriously not hierarchical. Salaries are competitive (although associates complain the firm will never be the first to raise salaries), and billable hour pressure is manageable.