Corporate Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Corporate Associate to join its Emerging Business & Venture Capital Group in Philadelphia, PA. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of experience working with startups and emerging growth companies, handling a variety of corporate matters.

Duties

• Assist with company formations and financings, including convertible notes and SAFEs.
• Manage venture capital and private equity transactions.
• Ensure compliance with federal securities and state blue sky laws.
• Facilitate joint ventures, spin-offs, and mergers and acquisitions.
• Advise on employment, consulting, and equity compensation matters.

Requirements

• 2-5 years of relevant legal experience.
• Experience with venture-backed growth companies preferred.
• Background in a venture capital fund, technology startup, or reputable law firm desired.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.

Certifications

• Admission to the state bar.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects efficiently.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Professional development opportunities.

This firm is absolutely hugewith offices in virtually every legal marketplace in the United States. Why have more people not heard of them? Likely because this firm's work is strongly linked to the insurance industry. Although they have of late attempted to reach out to other industries, insurance companies, who send their litigation and corporate work this firm's way, still make up the lion's share of this firm's business. Although this provides a lot of stability and security, insurance companies usually negotiate for lower hourly rates, which means associate salaries aren't generally at market. The trade-off? Many associates have taken their own cases to trial.