Atlanta – Corporate Associate (Senior)

Gunderson Dettmer; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 390,000 - 435,000; Full time

Job summary

Gunderson Dettmer in Atlanta is seeking a senior associate to join our Corporate group, with a focus on startups, venture capital, growth equity, and M&A transactions.

You will advise venture-backed and backable companies on day-to-day matters and represent investors and companies in financing rounds and M&A deals, with frequent interaction with CEOs, boards, and venture funds.

Qualifications

• JD 2018-2020 required.
• Admission to or eligibility to waive into the State Bar of Georgia preferred.
• Experience in venture capital financings, growth/private equity, and M&A transactions valued.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills valued.

Responsibilities

• Counsel startups and venture-backed companies on day-to-day matters.
• Represent companies and investors in venture financing, growth equity, and M&A transactions.
• Maintain significant client contact with CEOs, Boards of Directors, and general partners of venture funds.

Skills

Venture capital experience

M&A experience

Growth equity/private equity

Big law experience

Excellent communication

Education

JD 2018-2020

Bar admission eligibility – Georgia

Job description

We are searching for a senior associate to join our Corporate group in our Atlanta office. The ideal candidate would have experience with startups and emerging growth companies, venture capital and growth equity financings, and mergers & acquisitions.

We are seeking motivated, team-oriented, and collaborative attorneys who are excited about working with clients in the startup and venture capital ecosystem. Depending on your experience, your practice at Gunderson would involve a mix of counseling venture-backed and backable companies in day-to-day matters and representing companies and investors in venture financing, growth equity, and M&A transactions. You will have significant client contact daily, and must be comfortable interacting with CEOs, Boards of Directors, and general partners of venture funds.

Job Requirements

• JD 2018-2020
• Previous large law firm experience required.
• Admission to or eligibility to waive into the State Bar of Georgia preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in venture capital financings, growth and/or private equity, buy- and sell- side M&A transactions.
• Excellent written and oral communication skillsare highly valued.

Salary Range

• $390,000 - $435,000