VC-Backed Private Companies Counsel

Cooley LLP; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooley LLP seeks an experienced associates for its private companies team in San Diego, focusing on venture-backed startups and growth-stage companies. The role centers on general corporate matters through the growth cycle, including venture capital financings and liquidity events.

Ideal candidates will have deep venture-backed experience, with a strong academic record from a nationally recognized law school, and a background in the corporate department of a national or international law firm.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidates will have deep experience counseling venture-backed companies on general corporate matters throughout their growth cycle, specifically including venture capital financings and liquidity events.
• Associates have opportunities to build and run a practice, participate in speaking engagements, and contribute to the development of Cooley’s private companies platform.
• Candidates should possess substantial experience with early-stage and growth-stage companies and experience in the corporate department of a national or international law firm, demonstrating a strong academic record from a nationally recognized law school.

Skills

Venture-backed counsel

Mergers & acquisitions

General corporate matters

Growth-stage governance

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from a recognized law school

Job description

Cooley LLP seeks an experienced associates for its private companies team in San Diego, focusing on venture-backed startups and growth-stage companies. The role centers on general corporate matters through the growth cycle, including venture capital financings and liquidity events.

Ideal candidates will have deep venture-backed experience, with a strong academic record from a nationally recognized law school, and a background in the corporate department of a national or international law firm.