Corporate Associate, Startup and Venture Capital Group

Fenwick & West; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 260,000 - 390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

A leading technology law firm is seeking mid-to-senior level corporate associates in Seattle. The role involves representing startups and technology companies with a focus on corporate law. Candidates should have at least three years of relevant experience and strong communication skills. A comprehensive benefits package and a competitive salary range of $260,000 - $390,000 are offered, along with potential discretionary bonuses.

Qualifications

• At least three years of experience in corporate law.
• Experience with technology and/or life sciences companies is required.
• Candidates must be barred in the jurisdiction or eligible to sit for the bar exam.

Responsibilities

• Represent startups and emerging companies.
• Provide corporate legal services to technology and life sciences companies.

Skills

Corporate law experience

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Corporate Associate, Startup and Venture Capital Group

Fenwick is a leading technology and life sciences law firm with a cutting edge, internationally recognized, dynamic corporate practice with offices in Northern California, New York, Los Angeles, Seattle, Washington D.C., and Boston. Fenwick’s corporate group provides services to technology and life sciences companies at all stages of development, from early startups to mature, publicly traded corporations.

We are seeking mid-to-senior level corporate associates with at least three (3+) years of experience in a sophisticated corporate law practice with a focus on startup, venture capital, and emerging company representation, for our Bay Area (Mountain View or San Francisco), Seattle, Santa Monica, or Boston* offices. Experience with, or affinity for, technology and/or life sciences companies is required. Superior academic credentials and excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills are required. In-house candidates are welcome to apply, provided they have previous law firm experience. Candidates must be barred in the jurisdiction for which they are applying or eligible to sit/waive into the next bar exam.

Benefits include a comprehensive benefit program with Healthcare, Life Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Wellbeing. The anticipated salary range for this position is $260,000 - $390,000, depending on the role and qualifications. A discretionary bonus for eligible employees may also be available based on performance.