Corporate Associate (Junior/Mid-Level) - San Diego

Orionplacement; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 235,000 - 310,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

A premier business law firm located in San Diego is seeking a full-time attorney to counsel high-growth companies on corporate matters. This role involves direct collaboration with clients and venture capital funds, offering opportunities for early responsibility and mentorship. Ideal candidates are recent JD graduates with corporate experience and strong communication skills. You will work on cutting-edge transactions and thrive in an entrepreneurial, team-oriented culture.

Qualifications

• Prior large law firm corporate experience required.
• Experience with venture capital financings and mergers and acquisitions.

Responsibilities

• Counsel early-stage and high-growth companies on corporate matters.
• Support mergers and acquisitions involving emerging growth companies.
• Represent companies and venture capital funds in financing rounds.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Client-facing role experience

Education

JD earned between 2022 and 2024

Admission to the State Bar of California

Job description

Pay: $235,000.00 - $310,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Work directly with high-growth startups and venture capital funds in a premier emerging companies practice
• Gain hands‑on experience across venture financings and M&A with meaningful responsibility early on
• Enjoy daily client interaction with founders, executives, boards, and venture investors
• Build a highly transferable ECVC skill set in a collaborative, team‑first environment
• Strong compensation with clear growth runway for junior and mid‑level associates

Location

This role is based on‑site in San Diego, offering the opportunity to work closely with a tight‑knit corporate team in a highly collaborative office.

Note

This position requires prior large law firm corporate experience and admission to the California Bar.

About Our Client

Our client is a premier business law firm that exclusively represents venture capital firms, emerging growth companies, and innovative businesses at every stage of growth. They are deeply embedded in the startup ecosystem and known for their practical, forward‑thinking legal counsel and collaborative, entrepreneurial culture.

Job Description

• Counsel early‑stage and high‑growth companies on corporate and transactional matters
• Represent companies and venture capital funds in venture financing rounds
• Support mergers and acquisitions involving emerging growth companies
• Work directly with CEOs, boards of directors, and venture fund general partners
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on fast‑paced, sophisticated transactions
• Develop trusted advisor relationships with clients in the startup ecosystem

Qualifications

• JD earned between 2022 and 2024
• Prior large law firm corporate experience
• Experience with venture capital financings and mergers and acquisitions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable in client‑facing roles with senior executives and investors
• Admitted to the State Bar of California

Why Youll Love Working Here

• Entrepreneurial, team‑oriented culture with minimal internal competition
• Early responsibility and consistent client exposure
• Strong mentorship and hands‑on training
• Opportunity to work on cutting‑edge transactions in the innovation economy
• A firm that values collaboration, growth, and long‑term career development

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Job Type: Full‑time

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance