Associate Attorney Emerging Companies and Venture Capital

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney with at least three years of experience to join its Business Group in Portland, OR. This position involves supporting businesses of varying sizes on a wide range of sophisticated transactions, focusing on entity selection, capital raises, and organizational governance. The successful candidate will work alongside experienced attorneys across multiple locations, contributing to impactful transactions in various industries.

Duties

• Advise clients on entity selection, formation, and organizational governance structures.
• Support day-to-day business needs for both small and large companies.
• Lead and manage capital raise transactions, including private offerings and debt/equity financing with a range of investors such as angel investors, venture capital funds, and traditional banks.
• Provide guidance on public company matters, capital markets, and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) as needed.
• Collaborate with attorneys across various offices to deliver cohesive legal solutions for client transactions.

Requirements

• Experience: 3+ years in corporate governance, capital raises, and financing for emerging businesses; additional experience in public company matters, capital markets, or M&A is beneficial.
• Academic Credentials: Strong academic background with a JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Licensing: Active license to practice law.
• Skills: High-level analytical skills and proficient legal writing abilities.
• Client Service: Client-focused approach with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Teamwork: Ability to thrive in a collaborative, diverse team environment.
• Project Management: Skilled in managing multiple projects efficiently and independently.

Education

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

Certifications

• Active law license.

Skills

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, especially for complex transactions.
• Ability to simplify and communicate legal concepts effectively to clients.
• Proven ability to handle a variety of responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative approach with adaptability for both team and individual work settings.
• Excellent analytical skills in corporate and transactional law.

Benefits

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

This vigorous, fast-growing Pacific Northwest mid-size firm is making tremendous strides in high-level corporate, litigation, finance and governmental practice for leading national and international clients. Creative thinking and problem solving are attributes it seeks in top-notch, innovative associates who value high-quality work and a working and living environment to match. This firm consistently participates in numerous high-profile deals and has done some of the more sophisticated transactions in the Northwest in recent years. In addition, many of its clients have celebrity-level status. Associates at this firm all praise this firm's national focus and its ability to attract and retain top associates. We believe that this firm does pretty exceptional work, and the associates at this firm all for the most part feel pleased to call this firm home.