Mid-Level/Senior Corporate Growth Equity & M&A Associate

Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian LLP in New York seeks a senior attorney with substantial M&A and growth equity experience to lead investor-side financings for emerging growth companies and funds. The role involves daily client contact with CEOs, boards, and venture partners, managing multiple matters simultaneously in a high‑performing team.

Candidates must have prior large law firm experience, demonstrate leadership on complex transactions, and possess a JD or

Qualifications

• Licensed attorney with JD required.
• Experience leading M&A and growth equity financing transactions.
• Previous large law firm experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary lead attorney on M&A and growth equity transactions.
• Interact with CEOs, Boards of Directors, and venture fund general partners on client matters.
• Manage multiple client matters concurrently and provide strategic guidance.

Skills

M&A experience

Growth equity financing

Client relationship management

Education

JD or equivalent

Job description

Overview

• Focus on transactional matters, including Growth Equity transactions, Mergers and Acquisitions, and secondary liquidity transactions, with an emphasis on supporting investor-side financings in later stage rounds.
• Work involves engagement with clients in the start-up and venture capital ecosystem, specifically emerging growth companies and funds.
• The role requires significant daily client contact, including interacting with CEOs, Boards of Directors, and general partners of venture funds, and managing multiple client matters simultaneously.
• Requires experience as a primary lead attorney on M&A and/or growth equity financing transactions.
• Previous large law firm experience is a requirement.