Emerging Companies M&A Associate — Venture-Backed Startups

White & Case LLP; California; Hybrid; USD 225,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings

Job summary

White & Case LLP in Silicon Valley is seeking a junior associate with 1–3 years of experience representing emerging companies, founders, and venture capital funds in corporate matters, financings, and M&A. The role requires strong academic credentials, commercial acumen, and the ability to work across international deal teams.

The ideal candidate will handle incorporation, financing rounds, and complex M&A transactions, interact with senior management, and thrive under tight deadlines within a

Qualifications

• 1-3 years experience with emerging companies; venture financing and M&A knowledge.
• Strong communication and commercial awareness.
• Ability to interact with client senior management and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Represent emerging technology and life science clients in corporate matters, financings, and M&A.
• Draft and negotiate deal documents for mergers, acquisitions, JV, and investments.
• Lead due diligence and coordinate multi-team efforts.

Skills

English fluency

Client interaction

Strong communication

Time management

Senior management exposure

Education

Admitted to CA bar

Job description

White & Case LLP in Silicon Valley is seeking a junior associate with 1–3 years of experience representing emerging companies, founders, and venture capital funds in corporate matters, financings, and M&A. The role requires strong academic credentials, commercial acumen, and the ability to work across international deal teams.

The ideal candidate will handle incorporation, financing rounds, and complex M&A transactions, interact with senior management, and thrive under tight deadlines within a