Associate Attorney Emerging Companies and Venture Capital

A law firm seeks a mid-level Associate Attorney with a minimum of three years of experience to join its Business Group in Spokane, WA. This role involves advising businesses of various sizes on complex transactions, including entity formation, governance, and capital raises. The successful candidate will work across industry sectors and collaborate with legal professionals from multiple locations, providing clients with strategic counsel on both day-to-day operations and growth-focused transactions.

Duties

• Advise clients on entity selection, formation, and governance structures tailored to business needs.
• Provide guidance on day-to-day legal matters for businesses, from startups to established companies.
• Manage and oversee capital raise transactions, including private offerings, equity and debt financing, and funding from angel investors, venture capital, and other sources.
• Assist clients in navigating public company matters, capital markets, and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) as needed.
• Collaborate with attorneys and team members to deliver cohesive, client-centered solutions on diverse projects.

Requirements

• Experience: 3+ years in corporate governance, entity formation, and counseling on capital raises and financing; additional experience in public company matters, capital markets, or M&A is advantageous.
• Academic Credentials: Strong academic record with a JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Licensing: Must have an active license to practice law.
• Skills: High proficiency in analysis, organization, and legal writing.
• Client Service: Dedicated client-service mindset with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Teamwork: Ability to work within and contribute to a diverse, collaborative team environment.
• Project Management: Skilled in managing multiple projects and timelines simultaneously.

Education

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

Certifications

• Active law license.

Skills

• Strong attention to detail and organizational capabilities in managing complex transactions.
• Ability to communicate and explain legal concepts effectively to clients.
• Proficient in managing a range of tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective collaborator, adaptable to both team and individual work requirements.
• High level of analytical skills, especially in corporate and transactional law.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions.
• Commuter assistance program.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Billable credit hours for approved diversity, equity, inclusion, and pro bono work.
• Annual performance-based bonuses.

This is a powerful Pacific Northwest firm and offers associates working here the opportunity to participate in some of the more significant litigation and corporate work in the Pacific Northwest. This firm is well known for its strong real estate and land use practice, and many of the firm's attorneys who practice in these disciplines are considered recognized leaders in the fields. They also have an exceptional bankruptcy practice. This firm also has a diverse client base including large publicly traded corporations as well as closely held businesses and individuals. This firm is considered to have a good management and its management structure is fairly well integrated throughout the firm's offices.