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 Washington, DC. This role involves advising both emerging and established businesses on various transactions, including capital raises, governance, and entity formation. The successful candidate will work with clients across multiple industries, supporting growth and financing initiatives while collaborating with skilled attorneys from multiple offices.

Duties

• Assist clients with entity selection, formation, and structuring of organizational and governance frameworks.
• Advise on day-to-day legal matters for small to large businesses.
• Manage capital raise transactions, including private offerings and debt/equity financing through angel investors, venture capital, and traditional financial institutions.
• Provide counsel on public company issues, capital markets, and mergers and acquisitions (M&A).
• Collaborate with team members on diverse projects, ensuring consistency in client service and transactional success.

Requirements

• Experience: 3+ years in corporate governance, counseling on early-stage capital raises, and private offerings; additional expertise in public companies, capital markets, and M&A is advantageous.
• Academic Credentials: Strong academic background with a JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Licensing: Active license to practice law.
• Skills: Exceptional analytical, organizational, and writing abilities.
• Client Focus: Dedication to providing responsive, professional service with strong communication skills.
• Teamwork: Ability to work effectively within a diverse, collaborative team environment.
• Project Management: Skilled at managing multiple concurrent projects.

Education

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

Certifications

• Active law license required.

Skills

• Strong attention to detail and organizational capability in handling complex transactions.
• Ability to simplify and communicate legal concepts to clients.
• Proficient in managing diverse tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective collaborator, adaptable to both team and independent work settings.
• Strong analytical skills, especially in corporate and transactional law.

Benefits

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

This small office of a solid Northwest firm is not in growth mode--but they aren't afraid to scoop up talented lawyers from their neighbors when the opportunity arises. They concentrate their full service efforts on a clientele that may not be dominating the Fortune 500, but do give this firm an interesting range of work. This firm is at its best when handling corporate work for small or mid-sized companies, with an occasional IPO here and there.