Corporate Associate Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Opportunities for professional growth

Supportive and collaborative work环境

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is recruiting a high-energy Corporate Associate Attorney for San Jose, CA. The role targets an attorney with over four years of corporate experience who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is ready to take on significant responsibility.

The position emphasizes leading VC financings, private acquisitions, startup counsel, and drafting complex agreements with a strong emphasis on securities compliance.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active California Bar membership.
• 4–5 years corporate law experience, ECVC and M&A.
• Strong drafting and negotiation for complex contracts.
• Knowledge of securities exemptions and Blue Sky rules is preferred.
• Familiarity with QSBS and tax optimization is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead venture capital financings, drafting NVCA-based documents, SAFEs, and convertible notes.
• Manage buy-side and sell-side private acquisitions, including due diligence and closing.
• Serve as outside general counsel for startups, advising on entity formation and equity compensation.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial and technology agreements, including tech transfer and IP licensing.
• Be the primary client contact, delivering strategic legal advice.

Skills

Drafting & negotiation

Securities exemptions

Tax optimization

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a high-energy Corporate Associate Attorney in San Jose, California. This role offers a unique opportunity for an attorney with over four years of experience who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is eager to take on significant responsibility.

Duties

• Lead and support venture capital financings, including drafting NVCA-based documents, SAFEs, and convertible notes.
• Manage buy-side and sell-side private acquisitions, including due diligence and overseeing the closing process.
• Act as outside general counsel for startups and privately held companies, assisting with entity formation and equity compensation matters.
• Review, draft, and negotiate commercial and technology agreements, including technology transfer and IP licensing agreements.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, delivering strategic legal advice.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and active membership in the California Bar.
• 4-5 years of dedicated corporate law experience, specifically within the ECVC and M&A sectors.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills for complex commercial and corporate contracts.
• Solid foundational knowledge of securities law exemptions and Blue Sky filing requirements.
• Familiarity with Section 1202 (QSBS) and tax optimization strategies is a plus.

Education

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active membership in the California Bar.

Skills

• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Solid knowledge of securities law exemptions.
• Familiarity with tax optimization strategies.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.