Private Companies Attorney: 3rd-6th year

Cooley LLP; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 260,000 - 390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

Cooley LLP in Boston seeks 3rd–6th year associates to join its elite private companies team, advising disruptive companies and the investors who fund them.

Ideal candidates will have at least three years of substantial experience with early‑stage and growth‑stage companies, including venture capital financings and liquidity events. The role offers broad practice development, speaking engagements, and participation in Cooley’s national private companies platform.

Qualifications

• Three years of substantial experience with early‑stage and growth‑stage companies
• Experience counseling venture-backed companies on general corporate matters
• Experience with venture capital financings and liquidity events

Responsibilities

• Advise disruptive companies and investors on corporate matters and growth transactions
• Build and run a practice within Cooley’s private companies platform
• Participate in speaking engagements and contribute to national platform development

Job description

2500BN

Associate

Boston

Private Companies

Thursday, August 13, 2026

Legal

SOPHIE LUMSDEN

Cooley is seeking 3rd–6th year associates to join its elite private companies team, advising disruptive companies and the investors who fund them. Associates with at least three years of substantial experience working with early‑stage and growth‑stage companies are encouraged to apply. Ideal candidates will have deep experience counseling venture‑backed companies on general corporate matters throughout their growth cycle, including venture capital financings and liquidity events. This is an opportunity to join a growing national team that advises some of the most prominent high‑growth companies and their investors. In parallel with client work, associates will have the opportunity to build and run a practice, participate in speaking engagements, and contribute to the development of Cooley’s national private companies platform. Candidates should have experience in the corporate department of a national or international law firm and demonstrate a strong academic record from a nationally recognized law school. EOE.

The expected annual pay range for this position is $260,000 - $390,000. Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate.

We offer a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long-term care coverage, backup care for children and/or adults and other parental support benefits. In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short term medical benefits as well as accruing vacation time at the rate of four weeks per year and sick time at the rate of two weeks per year and 10 paid holidays each year. We provide generous parental leave and fertility benefits. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.