Venture Capital And Emerging Companies Associate Attorney

Job Overview:

A law firm seeks a dedicated and experienced Venture Capital and Emerging Companies Associate Attorney to join its San Francisco office. The ideal candidate will have a strong venture capital background, demonstrating the ability to lead deal teams and manage transactions from inception through closing. The successful applicant will exhibit excellent communication skills, solid client-facing abilities, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and the capability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams.

Duties:

• Lead deal teams and manage transactions from inception through closing.
• Provide strategic advice and guidance to clients on venture capital and emerging company matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate various legal documents, including investment agreements, shareholder agreements, and corporate governance documents.
• Conducted due diligence and advised clients on regulatory and compliance matters.
• Collaborate with clients to develop creative solutions to meet their business objectives and legal needs.
• Engage with multidisciplinary teams across the firm's capabilities and practice areas.
• Maintain strong client relationships and ensure client satisfaction.
• Stay updated on industry trends and legal developments in the venture capital sector.

Requirements:

• 4 years of solid venture capital industry experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead deal teams and manage transactions from inception through closing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong client-facing skills with a demonstrated ability to deal directly with clients.
• Effective and efficient problem-solving capabilities with the ability to work independently and proactively.
• Ability to develop creative solutions to meet client and team needs.
• Excellent team player skills with the ability to work with multidisciplinary teams.
• Flexibility to engage and collaborate across the Firm’s capabilities and practice areas.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel, including cap table, exit waterfall, and other financial modeling tools.
• Bar membership in good standing in CA.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active Bar membership in good standing in California.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of professionalism and ethical standards.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and Microsoft Office Suite.

Job Location:

• San Francisco, CA

This is a national law firm with an especially strong West Coast presence. In keeping with the firm?s LA roots, it counts the entertainment industry as one of its top clients, while also proving indispensable to clients in the energy, financial services and banking, government, health, real estate, technology, and consumer products sectors. With a client- and industry-driven approach, the firm is unique in its provision of interdisciplinary services, such as business strategy and consulting, a feature that enhances opportunities and stability. This firm puts its money where its mouth is when it comes to fostering professional development ? attorneys are given an ?investment account? ? a billable number to record time pursuing professional development activities. This, combined with leanly staffed matters, yields excellent opportunities for career advancement.