Senior Corporate Associate — VC, M&A & Startups

Hoge Fenton; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability insurance

EAP

401(k)

Student loan repayment

Parental leave

Flexible work

No-accrual vacation

Job summary

Hoge Fenton, a distinguished multi-service law firm headquartered in downtown San Jose, seeks a Corporate Associate to join our growing team. This role offers significant responsibility in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, with the opportunity to support growth-stage companies through complex legal matters.

The ideal candidate has a J.D., California Bar admission, 4–6 years in corporate law focusing on emerging companies, venture capital and M&A, and strong drafting/negotiation skills for

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active California State Bar membership required.
• 4–6 years of corporate law experience with a focus on emerging companies, VC, and M&A.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills for complex contracts.
• Familiarity with securities law exemptions and QSBS is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead venture capital financings from Seed through Series D, including NVCA-based documents, SAFEs, and convertible notes.
• Manage buy-side and sell-side private M&A, due diligence, and closing processes.
• Serve as outside general counsel for startups, private companies, and nonprofits on governance and equity compensation.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial and technology agreements including MSAs, SOWs, SaaS, NDAs.
• Act as primary client contact and provide strategic legal advice aligned with business goals.

Skills

Juris Doctor

Active California State Bar

Corporate law experience

Venture capital

M&A

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from accredited law school

Active membership in the State Bar of California

Job description

Hoge Fenton, a distinguished multi-service law firm headquartered in downtown San Jose, seeks a Corporate Associate to join our growing team. This role offers significant responsibility in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, with the opportunity to support growth-stage companies through complex legal matters.

The ideal candidate has a J.D., California Bar admission, 4–6 years in corporate law focusing on emerging companies, venture capital and M&A, and strong drafting/negotiation skills for