Emerging Companies & Venture Capital Associate Attorney - Junior

Perkins Coie; New York (NY); On-site; USD 235,000 - 390,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a junior associate to join its Emerging Companies & Venture Capital group in New York. This role offers the chance to work with innovative companies and their founders, handling business formation, financing transactions, and mergers and acquisitions. Candidates should have a strong background in law with at least two years of experience and excellent communication skills. This position promises a collaborative environment and the opportunity to grow professionally while working on sophisticated matters at a national level. If you are ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic firm culture, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience at a comparable law firm.
• Stellar academic credentials and references required.

Responsibilities

• Represent innovative companies and their founders throughout their lifecycle.
• Manage internal and external client and counsel relationships.

Skills

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Math Skills

Excel Skills

Client Relationship Management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Description:

Perkins Coie LLP is a leading international law firm and has been listed on Fortune’s Best Places to Work for 23 consecutive years. We have created a dynamic firm culture that is based on collaboration, dedication to serving our clients, and mutual respect. We are regularly recognized for a workplace culture in which all employees have the opportunity to grow and reach their full potential.

Perkins Coie LLP is seeking a junior associate to join its rapidly growing Emerging Companies & Venture Capital group in the New York office. The practice focuses on representing innovative companies and their founders throughout their lifecycle (business formation, financing transactions, and mergers and acquisitions) as well as the funds that invest in them. Clients range from newly-formed startups to multi-billion dollar technology market leaders.Candidates must have a minimum of two years of experience, preferably at a comparable law firm. Candidates must also have stellar academic credentials and references, as well as strong written and verbal communication skills, math and Excel skills, and the ability to effectively manage internal and external client and counsel relationships. NY bar admission is required. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collegial office environment while working closely with experienced practitioners on sophisticated matters at a national level. To apply, please attach your cover letter, resume, deal sheet, and law school transcript.

Compensation range: $235,000 to $390,000 annually. Compensation depends on qualifications and experience.