Senior Defense Tech Corporate Associate – Venture Growth

Whistler Partners; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Whistler Partners is assisting a leading national law firm hiring corporate associates in New York, Los Angeles, and the Bay Area. The work centers on defense technology and other emerging sectors, handling venture financings, governance, and strategic transactions for founders and management teams.

The firm seeks mid-level and senior associates eager to take on more responsibility, with ownership opportunities and a path toward partnership.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Active bar admission in good standing.
• Experience in venture financing and corporate transactions.
• Experience with defense tech or high-growth technology companies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Represent defense tech and high-growth technology companies in venture financings and general corporate matters.
• Lead governance and strategic transactional work with founders and executives.
• Develop client relationships and take increasing matter ownership toward partnership.

Skills

Corporate law

Venture financing

M&A

Startup experience

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Whistler Partners is assisting a leading national law firm hiring corporate associates in New York, Los Angeles, and the Bay Area. The work centers on defense technology and other emerging sectors, handling venture financings, governance, and strategic transactions for founders and management teams.

The firm seeks mid-level and senior associates eager to take on more responsibility, with ownership opportunities and a path toward partnership.