ECVC Associate – Junior to Midlevel

TEEMA; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 215,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Care

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid holidays (11)

Commuter benefits

Annual discretionary bonus

Job summary

TEEMA’s client in Seattle seeks a junior to midlevel ECVC Associate to support emerging growth companies and venture investors. You will collaborate with partners in the corporate group on sophisticated transactions across technology startups, helping shape governance, formation, and strategic financing.

You will draft and negotiate documents, manage multiple matters in a fast-paced firm environment, and build strong client relationships while gaining significant deal exposure on seed to

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in emerging companies, venture capital, or corporate transactional work at a law firm.
• Experience with venture financings, startup formation, and general corporate matters preferred.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Interest in working with technology companies, founders, and venture investors.
• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to the California Bar.

Responsibilities

• Advise emerging growth companies and founders on governance, formation, and day-to-day matters.
• Support venture financings, including seed, Series A, and later-stage equity financings.
• Represent venture capital funds and other investors in venture investments.
• Assist with strategic transactions including mergers, acquisitions, and secondary transactions.
• Draft and negotiate financing documents, governance materials, and investor rights agreements.
• Work closely with founders and management on strategic matters.
• Collaborate with attorneys across the firm on tech transactions, privacy, and corporate specialties.

Skills

Venture capital experience

Corporate transactional work

Legal drafting

Negotiation skills

Education

J.D. from accredited law school

Job description

Job Title: ECVC Associate – Jr. to Mid-level Job ID: 89181 Location: Seattle, Washington

Overview

Our client is seeking a junior to midlevel associate to join our Emerging Companies & Venture Capital (ECVC) practice in Seattle. This associate will work closely with partners in the corporate group to support a growing practice representing emerging companies, founders, and venture capital investors. This role offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated transactions for innovative companies across the technology and startup ecosystem while developing strong client relationships and gaining meaningful responsibility on deal teams.

What you will be doing

• Advise emerging growth companies and founders on corporate governance, entity formation, and day-to-day legal matters throughout the company lifecycle
• Support venture capital financings, including seed, Series A, and later-stage equity financings
• Represent venture capital funds and other investors in venture investments
• Assist with strategic transactions involving emerging companies, including mergers, acquisitions, and secondary transactions
• Draft and negotiate transaction documents, including financing documents, governance materials, and investor rights agreements
• Work closely with founders and management teams on strategic and operational matters
• Collaborate with attorneys across the firm in areas such as technology transactions, privacy and security, and other corporate specialties

What you must have

• 2–4 years of experience in emerging companies, venture capital, or corporate transactional work at a law firm
• Experience with venture financings, startup formation, and general corporate matters preferred
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Interest in working with technology companies, founders, and venture investors
• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to the California Bar

Salary/Rate Range

The annualized salary range for this position is $215,000 to $290,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on the candidate’s education, training, experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Other Information

• Core Benefits: Full-time employees may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical insurance (with an optional Health Savings Account), dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, and disability.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Full-time employees receive sick leave benefits in accordance with the appropriate state Sick & Safe Leave Policy. Attorneys generally take approximately three weeks of vacation annually, though the exact amount may vary depending on client and firm needs. The firm also provides 11 paid holidays each year.
• Additional Programs: Employees may participate in 401(k) retirement planning, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Available voluntary benefits include accident, life, disability, long-term care, and pet insurance. Commuter and transit programs are also available. Full-time employees may also be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.