Associate / Attorney - Private Credit

Watts & Associates Recruitment; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 225,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement

Paid Time Off

Parental Benefits

Professional Development

Wellbeing Resources

Pro Bono Opportunities

Job summary

Watts & Associates is seeking an Entrepreneurial Ventures Associate to join its national platform with multiple offices in Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; Los Angeles, CA; and New York, NY, handling sophisticated venture financings and emerging-company transactions for founders, investors and strategic buyers.

The successful attorney will work closely with partners, take ownership of substantive matters, and gain exposure to high-value work within a collaborative, mentoring environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of substantive emerging companies and venture capital experience.
• Experience handling venture financings and emerging-company transactions.
• Strong drafting, analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and meet deadlines.
• Strong academic credentials and experience in a sophisticated law-firm environment.
• Admission to the relevant jurisdiction, or eligibility to waive in promptly.

Responsibilities

• Advise emerging companies and investors on formation, governance and strategic transactions.
• Draft and negotiate financing, equity, governance and commercial documents.
• Support M&A, secondary transactions, restructurings and liquidity events.
• Manage client relationships and transaction processes with founders, boards and investors.
• Coordinate with attorneys across related practice areas and offices.

Skills

Drafting

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Multi-tasking

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)/Equivalent

Bar admission or eligibility

Job description

Private Credit Associate | Multiple Offices: Chicago, IL / Dallas, TX / Los Angeles, CA / New York, NY + additional locations | Firm Policy | 3–5 Years' Experience | $225,000–$420,000 Base + Bonus | Am Law 100

Watts & Associates is working discreetly with a highly regarded Am Law 100 national full-service law firm seeking a Entrepreneurial Ventures Associate to join its Multiple Offices: Chicago, IL / Dallas, TX / Los Angeles, CA / New York, NY + additional locations platform.

This opportunity offers sophisticated venture financings and emerging-company transactions for emerging companies, founders, venture investors and strategic acquirers within a nationally recognised emerging companies and venture capital practice.

The successful attorney will work closely with partners and senior attorneys, take ownership of substantive matters and gain exposure to high-value work, important clients and cross-practice collaboration.

Company Highlights

• Am Law 100 national full-service platform with sophisticated domestic and cross-border capabilities.
• Recognised practice strength across emerging companies and venture capital and related corporate, regulatory or litigation disciplines.
• Established team advising emerging companies, founders, venture investors and strategic acquirers on complex, high-value matters.
• Collaborative and partner-led environment offering meaningful associate responsibility.
• Structured mentoring, practical training and individual career-development support.
• Strong commitment to professional development, wellbeing, inclusion, innovation and pro bono work.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

This is an opportunity to join a well-established emerging companies and venture capital practice offering:

• Sophisticated venture financings and emerging-company transactions for emerging companies, founders, venture investors and strategic acquirers.
• Meaningful ownership of substantive workstreams and increasing responsibility based on experience.
• Direct access to partners, senior attorneys and clients.
• Opportunities to deepen technical, commercial and strategic experience within a recognised emerging companies and venture capital practice.
• A credible platform for long-term progression and advancement.

The Role

The successful attorney will support and lead key components of emerging companies and venture capital matters, including:

• Advise emerging companies and investors on formation, governance, venture financings and strategic transactions.
• Draft and negotiate financing, equity, governance and commercial documents across the company lifecycle.
• Support M&A, secondary transactions, restructurings and other liquidity events.
• Manage client relationships and transaction processes while working closely with founders, boards and investors.
• Coordinate with attorneys and professionals across related practice areas and offices.

The role offers direct collaboration with partners, senior attorneys and clients, together with increasing responsibility and opportunities to take ownership of important workstreams.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The firm is seeking an attorney with:

• Approximately 3–5 years of substantive emerging companies and venture capital experience.
• Experience handling venture financings and emerging-company transactions for sophisticated clients.
• Strong drafting, analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to manage multiple workstreams, meet demanding deadlines and communicate effectively with clients and colleagues.
• Strong academic credentials and experience in a sophisticated law-firm environment.
• Admission in the relevant office jurisdiction, or eligibility to waive in promptly, is required.

Compensation and Benefits

The anticipated base salary range is $225,000–$420,000, depending on class year, experience, location, qualifications and other relevant factors.

The firm also offers bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits package, which may include:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Retirement and 401(k) benefits.
• Paid time off and firm holidays.
• Parental and family-care benefits.
• Professional-development and continuing legal education support.
• Wellbeing resources and pro bono opportunities.

Location and Working Arrangement

The position is available in Chicago, IL / Dallas, TX / Los Angeles, CA / New York, NY.

Working arrangements are governed by the firm's current office policy and may vary by office, team, client and business requirements.

Candidates must be admitted in the relevant jurisdiction or be eligible to obtain admission within the required timeframe.

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