Corporate Associate - VC, IPOs & Tech/Life Sciences

The People Of: Professional Services; California; On-site; USD 260,000 - 365,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary merit bonuses

Comprehensive benefits including welln

Comprehensive benefits including welln

Job summary

The People Of: Professional Services in Palo Alto is seeking a mid-level Corporate Associate (3–4 years PQE) with VC or tech/life sciences experience to work on start-ups, financings, IPOs, and public company reporting.

You will collaborate closely with clients, manage junior staff, and provide governance counsel in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

This on-site role offers competitive compensation and a path toward leadership within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of corporate transactional experience with VC or tech/life sciences clients.
• Experience drafting and negotiating financing and corporate agreements.
• Strong analytical, communication, and drafting abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support VC/private financings, IPOs, and other corporate transactions.
• Draft and negotiate corporate agreements and related documentation.
• Supervise and coordinate associates and paralegals on deal execution.
• Advise clients and investors on corporate governance and reporting.

Skills

Corporate transactions

Financing documents

Negotiation

Team coordination

Communication

Education

US Bar admission

Job description

Palo Alto Corporate Associate

Location: Silicon Valley, CA

Experience: 3–4 Years PQE | Corporate & Venture Capital Focus

An elite corporate law team is seeking a mid-level Corporate Associate (3–4 years PQE) with experience in tech and life sciences to join its Palo Alto office. This role offers hands-on exposure to start-ups, venture capital financings, IPOs, and public company reporting, with the opportunity to work directly with clients and manage a team of associates and paralegals.

About The Team

Join a collaborative corporate group advising innovative tech and life science companies across funding rounds, equity financings, IPOs, and M&A transactions. The team is known for its client-focused approach, mentorship, and entrepreneurial culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support VC/private financings, IPOs, and other corporate transactions
• Draft and negotiate corporate agreements and related documentation
• Supervise and coordinate associates and paralegals on deal execution
• Advise clients and investors on corporate governance and reporting
  
  

Who You Are

• 3–4 years of corporate transactional experience, ideally with VC or tech/life sciences clients
• Skilled in drafting and negotiating financing and corporate agreements
• Proven ability to manage deal flow and coordinate teams
• Strong analytical, communication, and drafting skills
• Member of a U.S. Bar in good standing
  
  

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $260,000–$365,000 (DOE)
• Discretionary merit bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits including wellness, family-building, parental leave, 401(k), health coverage, and professional development
  
  

Interested?

Contact Freddie at [e-mail] to express interest or learn more.

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