Emerging Companies & Venture Capital Associate Attorney

Direct Counsel; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 215,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Commuter Benefits

Pet Insurance

Discretionary Bonus

Job summary

Direct Counsel seeks an Emerging Companies & Venture Capital Associate Attorney to join the corporate practice of a highly respected Am Law firm. Location: Seattle, WA | Portland, OR. You will advise startups and founders on governance, formation, and venture financings, while supporting investors and strategic transactions.

The role offers exposure to high-growth companies and collaboration with technology-focused investors in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in emerging companies, venture capital, or corporate transactional law at a law firm.
• Experience advising startups on venture financings, formation, and general corporate matters.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated interest in working with technology companies, founders, and venture capital investors.
• Active bar admission, or eligibility for admission in the candidate's jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

• Advise emerging growth companies and founders on governance, formation, and corporate matters.
• Represent startups in seed to late-stage venture financings.
• Assist venture funds and investors in financing transactions.
• Support strategic transactions including M&A and secondary transactions.
• Draft and negotiate financing, governance, and investor rights documents.
• Counsel founders on strategic business and operational matters.
• Collaborate with attorneys across practice areas to provide comprehensive solutions.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Collaboration

Tech sector interest

Education

J.D. from accredited law school

Bar admission or eligibility

Job description

Direct Counsel is seeking an Emerging Companies & Venture Capital Associate Attorney to join the corporate practice of a highly respected Am Law firm.

Location: Seattle, WA | Portland, OR.

Responsibilities

• Advise emerging growth companies and founders on corporate governance, entity formation, and general corporate matters throughout the company lifecycle.
• Represent startups in venture capital financings, including seed, Series A, and later-stage equity financings.
• Represent venture capital funds and other investors in venture financing transactions.
• Assist clients with strategic transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and secondary transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate financing documents, corporate governance documents, investor rights agreements, and other transaction documents.
• Counsel founders and management teams on strategic business and operational matters.
• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple practice areas, including technology transactions, privacy, and other corporate specialties, to provide comprehensive legal solutions.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• 2-4 years of experience in emerging companies, venture capital, or corporate transactional law at a law firm.
• Experience advising startups on venture financings, company formation, and general corporate matters.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated interest in working with technology companies, founders, and venture capital investors.
• Active bar admission, or eligibility for admission, in the jurisdiction where the candidate will be based.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range: $215,000 - $290,000, depending on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k), flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, paid time off, employee assistance programs, commuter benefits, pet insurance, and eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an attorney looking to build a sophisticated emerging companies and venture capital practice while working directly with founders, investors, and high-growth businesses in a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment.