Associate Attorney - Emerging Companies

Kristy Carbajal; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 215,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) retirement savings

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Programs

Commuter Benefits

Discretionary Bonus eligibility

Job summary

[Client Firm] in Seattle seeks an Emerging Companies & Venture Capital Associate to advise startups, founders, and investors on sophisticated corporate transactions and financings, with opportunities to work cross-functionally across technology and investment practice areas.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of relevant experience, strong drafting and negotiation skills, and a demonstrated interest in working with technology companies and venture investors.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in emerging companies, venture capital, or corporate transactional work at a law firm.
• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in Washington or eligible to obtain admission promptly.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and client-management skills.
• Interest in working with founders, technology companies, and venture investors.

Responsibilities

• Advise startups and emerging growth companies on formation, governance, and ongoing operational matters.
• Support venture capital financings, including seed, Series A, and later-stage rounds.
• Represent venture capital funds, angel investors, and other investors in financing transactions.
• Assist with mergers, acquisitions, secondary transactions, and other strategic corporate matters.
• Draft and negotiate financing documents, investor rights agreements, governance documents, and related corporate agreements.
• Counsel founders and executive teams on legal and business issues throughout the company lifecycle.
• Coordinate due diligence and transaction execution for financing and M&A transactions.
• Collaborate with attorneys across complementary practice areas (tech transactions, privacy, IP, etc.).
• Build strong relationships with clients and contribute to a collaborative, team-oriented practice.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Client management

Multi-tasking

Startup/tech venture interest

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Emerging Companies & Venture Capital Associate | Seattle

Our client, a nationally recognized law firm with a highly regarded corporate practice, is seeking an Emerging Companies & Venture Capital Associate to join its Seattle office. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney who enjoys working with innovative startups, founders, and investors on sophisticated corporate transactions. The successful candidate will advise emerging growth companies throughout their lifecycle while working closely with venture capital funds, angel investors, and management teams on strategic business matters and financings.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise startups and emerging growth companies on formation, corporate governance, and ongoing operational matters.
• Support venture capital financings, including seed, Series A, and later-stage funding rounds.
• Represent venture capital funds, angel investors, and other investors in financing transactions.
• Assist with mergers, acquisitions, secondary transactions, and other strategic corporate matters.
• Draft and negotiate financing documents, investor rights agreements, governance documents, and related corporate agreements.
• Counsel founders and executive teams on legal and business issues throughout the company lifecycle.
• Coordinate due diligence and transaction execution for financing and M&A transactions.
• Collaborate with attorneys across complementary practice areas, including technology transactions, privacy, intellectual property, and other corporate specialties.
• Build strong relationships with clients and contribute to a collaborative, team-oriented practice.

Qualifications

Candidates should have 2-4 years of experience in emerging companies, venture capital, or general corporate transactional work at a law firm. Experience with startup formation, venture financings, and corporate governance matters is preferred.

Ideal candidates will possess strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and client-management skills, along with the ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment. A demonstrated interest in working with founders, technology companies, and venture investors is highly desirable.

Candidates must hold a J.D. from an accredited law school and be admitted to practice in Washington or eligible to obtain admission promptly.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation is expected to range from $215,000 to $290,000, depending on experience, qualifications, and other relevant factors.

• medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) retirement savings opportunities
• flexible spending accounts
• employee assistance programs
• commuter benefits
• voluntary supplemental insurance options
• pet insurance
• eligibility for discretionary bonus consideration

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.