Senior Associate Attorney – Corporate & Transactional

VZN Law; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Unlimited vacation

Job summary

VZN LLP in Southern California seeks a Senior Associate Attorney to lead corporate and transactional matters with a focus on venture financings and strategic deals. You will serve as a primary point of contact for founders and executives, managing deals end-to-end.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of corporate experience, is California-licensed, and comfortable coordinating across employment, privacy, and real estate teams. Hybrid role based in Los Angeles.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of corporate and transactional experience.
• Experience leading venture financings and M&A transactions.
• California-licensed attorney; bar in good standing.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deals independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Lead venture financings from seed to later-stage rounds.
• Handle M&A transactions including asset and stock purchases and diligence.
• Oversee entity formation, capitalization, and governance.
• Draft and negotiate commercial contracts (SaaS, licensing, vendor, services).
• Ensure securities law compliance including private placements.
• Coordinate with employment, privacy, and real estate teams on cross-practice matters.

Skills

Drafting & Negotiation

Independent Deal Management

Client Relationship Management

Venture Financing Experience

M&A Experience

Communication Skills

Motivation & Work Ethic

LA Area Preferred

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent

Job description

Senior Associate Attorney – Corporate & Transactional

VZN LLP, a seven-attorney business law firm in Southern California, is seeking an experienced corporate attorney to join its transactional practice as a Senior Associate. Our clients range from VC-backed startups and emerging companies to established, privately held businesses. California-licensed attorneys with 5–10 years of corporate and transactional experience are encouraged to apply.

Position Overview

Our ideal candidate brings 5–10 years of broad corporate experience and can run deals and client relationships independently. You will be a primary point of contact for founders, executives, boards, and investors across the full life cycle of a business.

Typical work includes:

• Venture capital financings for companies and investors, from seed through later-stage rounds
• Mergers and acquisitions, including asset and stock purchases, mergers, and diligence
• Entity formation, capitalization, and ongoing corporate governance
• Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, including SaaS, licensing, vendor, and services agreements
• Securities law compliance, including private placements and exempt offerings
• Coordinating with the firm's employment, privacy, and real estate teams on cross-practice matters

The role offers significant direct client contact and the opportunity to grow a book of business. Successful VZN LLP attorneys are organized, strategic, and comfortable working on tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of corporate and transactional experience, ideally including time at a large or mid-size firm
• Hands-on experience leading venture financings and M&A transactions
• Strong academic credentials
• Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple deals independently with minimal supervision
• High level of motivation, initiative, and a strong work ethic
• Preferred: based in or near Los Angeles

Pay: $175,000–$275,000 base salary annually. This is the presently anticipated low and high ends of VZN's pay range for this position. Actual base pay will depend on experience, location, and tiered billing targets. Additional compensation, including performance-based bonuses, may be available. VZN LLP ties total compensation to billable rates, yield, and other factors that reward exemplary performance.

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Unlimited vacation

Location & Start Date

This position is hybrid and based in Los Angeles. Candidates in the Los Angeles area are preferred; exceptional California-based remote candidates will be considered, and the firm has colleagues throughout Southern California. The position is available immediately. Candidates will be interviewed on a rolling basis, with some flexibility on the start date.

About VZN LLP

VZN LLP is a dynamic, technology-first firm that serves as a legal advisor to entrepreneurial clients. Our clients include serial entrepreneurs and startups at the forefront of technology, backed by prominent venture capital and private equity funds. We focus on giving these innovative businesses the tools to scale. Our services range from technology transactions (mergers and acquisitions, edge infrastructure, as-a-Service, cloud, data privacy), securities, and entity formation to employment, real estate leasing, pre-litigation dispute resolution, and general transactional contract work.

VZN LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, political activity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and make all employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the California Fair Chance Act.