Emerging Companies and Venture Capital (ECVC) Associate Attorney

A law firm in Palo Alto, CA, is seeking an experienced Emerging Companies and Venture Capital (ECVC) Associate Attorney to join their team. The ideal candidate will focus on emerging companies and the investors who support them, leading transactions and interacting directly with founders, CEOs, management teams, boards of directors, and investor-side clients.

Job Description

Duties:

• Lead ECVC transactions, ensuring legal compliance and strategic alignment.
• Provide counsel and guidance to founders, CEOs, management teams, and boards of directors.
• Advise VC and other investor-side clients on a variety of legal matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents, including investment agreements, shareholder agreements, and other corporate documents.
• Conduct due diligence investigations and manage transaction processes.
• Stay current with ECVC industry trends, regulations, and best practices.
• Collaborate with other attorneys and legal professionals within the firm.
• Mentor junior associates and support staff as needed.
• Represent clients in legal proceedings related to ECVC matters.

Requirements:

• 5-7 years of experience in ECVC law.
• Demonstrated ability to lead transactions and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong client management skills with the ability to interact effectively with high-level executives and investors.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the California State Bar.

Skills:

• Proficiency in legal research and writing.
• Strong negotiation and drafting skills.
• Deep understanding of corporate and securities law, particularly as it relates to emerging companies and venture capital.
• Ability to analyze complex legal issues and provide strategic advice.
• High level of professionalism and ethical standards.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in using legal and office software.

Benefits

• Monthly wellness reimbursements
• 24/7 emotional and behavioral health support and virtual counseling
• Healthcare coverage for you and your same- or opposite-sex spouse/domestic partner and children up to age 26
• Family-building benefits including IVF, adoption, surrogacy, and egg-freezing
• Paid parental leave
• Parenting support concierge and telemedicine
• Parents and caregivers resource group
• Career coaching for working parents
• In-home and center-based back-up childcare
• Tutoring and college coach for older children
• Health Savings Accounts with firm contribution
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Pretax commuter and parking benefits
• Basic and supplemental life insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• Voluntary long term care insurance
• Voluntary critical illness, hospitalization, and accident insurance
• Voluntary ID theft protection
• Voluntary pet insurance
• Medicare consulting
• Firm-paid CLE, Bar review fees, and bar dues

This Vault Law 100 and one of the Best Law Firm in the Emerging Companies & Venture Capital firm boasts cutting-edge clients, pleasant people, and a flexible work/life balance. The firm is a global player with very deep tech roots and has been ranked among the top 10 M&A advisors in the nation. As the premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, the firm is appealing to associates for fostering an entrepreneurial and collaborative environment across its attorney ranks, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, career growth, and building leadership and relationship skills with clients and colleagues. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.