Corporate Senior Associate (4-5 Years) - ECVC

WilmerHale; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

WilmerHale is looking for a Corporate associate in Palo Alto with 4-5 years of post-JD experience in areas such as emerging companies and venture financing. The role involves advising clients on business formation, equity financings, and managing teams on transactions. Strong analytical skills and the ability to mentor junior associates are essential. WilmerHale offers a competitive compensation package, reflecting our commitment to excellence.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice law in California and in good standing.
• Strong analytical skills required.
• Ability to contribute to a collaborative work environment.

Responsibilities

• Advise emerging companies and startups on growth and financing.
• Work closely with venture capital firms on investments.
• Manage teams on transactions.

Skills

Advising clients on business formation

Equity financings

Mergers and acquisitions

Drafting and negotiation skills

Training and mentoring junior associates

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

Firm Overview

WilmerHale is a leading, full-service international law firm with 1,000 lawyers located throughout 12 offices in the United States and Europe. Our lawyers work at the intersection of government, technology, and business and we have a steadfast commitment to quality and excellence in everything we do—a commitment reflected in the continued success of our clients across the globe.

We are committed to recruiting, retaining, developing and promoting the best legal talent. Accordingly, the total compensation package— base salary, bonus and benefits —for all lawyers at the firm is highly competitive with that of other major law firms.

Position Overview

Our Corporate practice is seeking associates with four to five years of post-JD experience in emerging companies and venture financing. The position is in our Palo Alto office.

Responsibilities

• Experience advising clients on business formation, equity financings, mergers and acquisitions
• Advising emerging companies and startups through all stages of growth and financing.
• Work closely with venture capital firms on investments and portfolio company matters.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills including managing teams on transactions.
• Demonstrated experience training and mentoring junior associates.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor
• Attorney must be licensed to practice law and a member in good standing in the state/jurisdiction in which the position is based.
• Successful candidates will have strong analytical skills and a willingness to positively contribute to a collaborative work environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP (WilmerHale) is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting employment discrimination. It is our policy to take all employment actions and make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, citizenship status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, disability, military status, status as a disabled or other protected veteran, or any other protected status under applicable law. WilmerHale will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and otherwise as required by applicable law.

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