Counsel needed for Menlo Park office

Job Overview
A prestigious law firm is seeking a Counsel to join its Menlo Park, CA  office. This role involves leading legal representation for clients in complex domestic and international corporate law matters, with a focus on transactional issues such as mergers and acquisitions, venture capital, and data privacy.

Location

• Menlo Park, CA 

Duties

• Lead and supervise legal representation in complex corporate law areas
• Provide legal advice on transactional and general corporate matters, including venture capital, private equity, and M&A
• Work with startups and technology companies, representing venture capitalists
• Manage multiple projects and devise complex transaction structures
• Draft and negotiate M&A and venture financing documents
• Advise on compliance with GDPR and CCPA, and data security issues
• Cultivate client relationships and develop legal solutions to meet business objectives
• Conduct research and prepare corporate documents, legal memoranda, and opinion letters
• Prepare and deliver oral presentations to various audiences
• Direct a team of associates and paralegals, managing resources and guiding work
• Engage in business development and thought leadership activities

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) or Master of Laws (LLM) from an ABA-accredited law school
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in corporate law, with at least 4 years at a multinational law firm
• Experience with venture capital, private equity, M&A, and cross-border transactions valued over $5 million
• Familiarity with advising on data security and privacy regulations
• Excellent cross-cultural communication skills, both oral and written
• Must be licensed to practice law in California

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) or Master of Laws (LLM)

Certifications

• Active membership in the California Bar

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage complex projects and lead teams effectively
• Confident in delivering presentations and communicating complex information

Benefits

• Opportunity for flexible remote work, subject to business needs
• Potential for incidental domestic and international travel (up to 10%) for client-related activities

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.