Corporate Attorney

Job Overview
A reputable law firm is seeking a Corporate Attorney with 5-7 years of experience to join its Menlo Park, CA  office. This position involves working with a diverse client base, including startups, midsize and large public and private companies, venture capital firms, private equity investors, and investment banks. The attorney will handle a wide range of transactions in the technology and life sciences sectors.

Location

• Menlo Park, CA 

Duties

• Manage and assist in corporate transactions, including venture capital, mergers & acquisitions (M&A), and private equity deals.
• Draft and review complex corporate documents.
• Interface directly with clients and opposing counsel.
• Provide ongoing general corporate support to clients.

Requirements

• 5-7 years of substantial corporate transactional experience.
• Strong background in securities, M&A, and venture capital transactions.

Education

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

Certifications

• Must be licensed to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Strong academic credentials.
• Exceptional written, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to lead deal teams and manage individual responsibilities while valuing teamwork.

The mid-sized Silicon Valley office of this multi-national firm (one of the most respected firms in the country) splits its business group into four basic practice areas: corporate, labor and employment, litigation and intellectual property/technology. Despite the firm's structure, associates frequently specialize in a number of distinctive areas such as white collar criminal defense, international litigation and arbitration, health care, financing and complex security offerings for emerging growth companies. Associates receive some of the best training and mentoring available on the west coast, in a collegial setting with a business casual dress code complementing the informal working style. The firm is dedicated to pro bono work and treats pro bono hours as billable. Salaries and bonus are market.