Venture-Driven Corporate Associate – Deals & Growth

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 260,000 - 390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage for your family

Parental leave

401(k) retirement plan

Flexible spending accounts

Bar review fees

Job summary

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati seeks a corporate associate in Austin with 3–6 years of experience to take a leading role on venture financings, formations, mergers and acquisitions, and other strategic transactions shaping startups from seed to pre-IPO. You will manage deals, client relationships, and mentor junior associates in a collaborative team environment.

Applicants should have strong academic credentials and exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with flexibility to work

Qualifications

• Experience advising startups and investors on corporate transactions.
• Excellent communication, writing, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead venture financings, formations, M&A, and strategic transactions.
• Manage client relationships and mentor junior associates.
• Develop judgment advising founders and boards through inflection points, from seed to pre-IPO.
• Run deals and coordinate cross‑functional teams across matters.

Skills

Venture financing

M&A experience

Client relations

Mentoring juniors

Education

J.D. from accredited law school

Job description

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati seeks a corporate associate in Austin with 3–6 years of experience to take a leading role on venture financings, formations, mergers and acquisitions, and other strategic transactions shaping startups from seed to pre-IPO. You will manage deals, client relationships, and mentor junior associates in a collaborative team environment.

Applicants should have strong academic credentials and exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with flexibility to work