Corporate Associate (Emerging Companies and Growth)

A prestigious Amlaw100 firm is seeking an experience associate to support venture capital, emerging growth and mergers and acquisitions. If you are seeking high quality complex work at a reasonable pace (1800 hours/year) with great colleagues, this is a great opportunity!

If you thrive in this practice area and enjoy helping tech and other high growth companies at all stages grow and reach new business goals, this is an amazing opportunity to work on company formation, financing structures, corporate governance, fundraising, and other support. The ideal candidate will have experience handling venture capital financing, and M&A transactions, and providing general legal advice on corporate matters.


Duties for the Corporate Associate Attorney Role:

• Represent emerging growth companies and institutional investors in venture capital financing.
• Handle mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions for diverse clients.
• Advise startups on corporate governance, formation, and day-to-day operational matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex contracts and agreements.

Required Credentials:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Emerging Growth Venture Capital legal practice.
• Demonstrated expertise in representing both investors and issuers in venture capital financing.
• Substantial experience in M&A transactions and corporate advisory work.
• Prior experience at an AmLaw 100 firm is preferred.

Compensation/Benefits:

• Cravath scale pay from 2^nd yr Associate or higher
• Benefits: Healthcare, life, and disability insurance, 401k plan, at least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
• Hybrid work flexibility