Corporate Attorney for Emerging Growth Companies

BCG Attorney Search; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Seattle seeks a Corporate Attorney for Emerging Growth Companies to counsel venture-backed startups, venture capital investors, and growing businesses on financing, M&A, and governance matters.

You will lead complex due diligence, supervise junior lawyers, and collaborate with clients and partners to deliver strategic legal solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in legal analysis and strategic thinking.
• Ability to manage multiple projects under pressure.
• Strong relationship-building and client management skills.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with partners, clients, and staff.
• Produce timely and accurate deliverables.
• Analyze complex legal issues and apply legal principles.
• Provide well-reasoned work products.
• Mentor and supervise junior lawyers and staff.
• Travel as required for client meetings and business development.

Skills

Strong communication

Legal analysis

Strategic thinking

Project management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Corporate Attorney for Emerging Growth Companies in Seattle, WA. This role involves working with emerging growth companies and institutional investors, focusing on venture capital financings, M&A transactions, and corporate governance matters. The position is open to all U.S. locations.

Duties

• Communicate effectively with partners, clients, and staff.
• Produce timely and accurate deliverables.
• Analyze complex legal issues and apply legal principles.
• Provide well‑reasoned work products.
• Mentor and supervise junior lawyers and staff.
• Travel as required for client meetings and business development.

Requirements

• 5-8 years of experience in emerging growth and venture capital.
• Experience with AmLaw 100 law firms preferred.
• Familiarity with NVCA, seriesseed.com, and Y Combinator forms.
• Experience in preferred stock, bridge, and SAFE financings.
• Ability to manage due diligence on M&A transactions.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD)

Certifications

• Bar admission in relevant jurisdiction

Skills

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in legal analysis and strategic thinking.
• Ability to manage multiple projects under pressure.
• Strong relationship‑building and client management skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.