New York – Corporate Associate (Junior)

Gunderson Dettmer; New York (NY); On-site; USD 235,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Gunderson Dettmer in New York seeks junior corporate associates focusing on M&A and venture-capital support for startups and funds. You will collaborate with CEOs, boards, and general partners, handling counseling, financing rounds, and growth-equity matters in a fast-paced ecosystem.

The role emphasizes client contact, teamwork, and practical transactional experience. The ideal candidate has a JD 2023–2024 and large-firm exposure, with strong written and oral communication skills and NY Bar

Qualifications

• JD 2023–2024 graduates required.
• Previous large law firm experience required.
• Admitted or eligible to waive into the New York State Bar.
• Eagerness to work with emerging growth companies and funds.
• Demonstrated experience in M&A, venture capital financings and/or growth equity financing.

Responsibilities

• Counsel startups and venture funds on corporate matters.
• Represent companies and funds in venture financing rounds and M&A.
• Interact with CEOs, Boards of Directors, and general partners daily.

Skills

Communication skills

M&A experience

Venture financing experience

Growth equity experience

Education

JD 2023-2024

Job description

We are searching for junior associates to join our Corporate group in our New York office. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in mergers and acquisitions or in providing strategic support to start-ups or venture capital firms.

We are seeking motivated, team-oriented, and collaborative attorneys who are excited about working with clients in the start-up and venture capital ecosystem. Depending on existing experience, your practice at Gunderson would involve a mix of counseling early-stage entrepreneurs, representing companies and venture funds in venture financing rounds and M&A, as well as investor-side financing in growth equity rounds. You will have significant client contact daily, and must be comfortable interacting with CEOs, Boards of Directors, and general partners of venture funds.

Job Requirements

• JD 2023 - 2024
• Previous large law firm experience required.
• Candidates must be admitted or eligible to waive into the State Bar of New York.
• Eagerness to work with emerging growth companies and funds.
• Demonstrated experience in M&A, venture capital financings and/or growth equity financing transactions.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are highly valued.

Salary Range

• $235,000 - $260,000