Senior Corporate Counsel

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Senior Corporate Counsel in Palo Alto, CA. The ideal candidate will support the corporate practice group, focusing on transactional matters for private technology companies and their investors.

Duties

• Represent private technology companies from formation to exit.
• Handle founder issuances, equity compensation, and stock plans.
• Manage convertible debt and venture capital financings.
• Advise on mergers and acquisitions.
• Work independently with limited supervision.

Requirements

• At least eight years of substantial experience in corporate law.
• Exceptional academic credentials.
• Background in a top-tier law firm.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in California.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Benefits

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

This Palo Alto firm works with the latest in law office technology to increase efficiency and control costs. The firm organizes its staff and over fifty attorneys into practice groups, providing specialized knowledge and experience across a wide range of practice areas for its business clients. Practices include construction, commercial lending, advertising, bankruptcy, tax, venture capital, intellectual property, real estate, mergers, raising capital, community development, natural resources, technology, and Asian international business.