Principal Attorney Emerging Companies and Venture Capital

A law firm seeks a seasoned attorney specializing in Emerging Companies and Venture Capital (ECVC) to join its Business Group. This role offers a comprehensive platform to attract a diverse business client base, offering hands-on guidance for both start-up and established clients. The successful candidate will engage in complex business transactions and provide ongoing client counseling in a range of industry sectors.

Duties

• Offer strategic advice on corporate governance and compliance matters.
• Lead capital-raising efforts through private offerings and debt/equity financing, collaborating with various sources including angel investors, venture funds, and banks.
• Structure, negotiate, and execute complex transactions across multiple industries.
• Provide expertise in public company matters, capital markets, securities, and M&A as needed.
• Build and sustain strong client relationships, providing proactive legal solutions.
• Participate in pro bono and public service projects to support underserved communities.
• Collaborate with colleagues across multiple offices.

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of 7 years representing early-stage and emerging brands in capital raise transactions, including private offerings and a range of financing solutions. Additional expertise in public company matters, capital markets, and M&A is advantageous.
• Client Base: A partial portable book of business is required.
• Academic Credentials: JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Licensing: Active law license.
• Skills: Strong analytical and writing skills, with a client-focused approach.
• Project Management: Ability to manage multiple responsibilities independently and as part of a team.

Education

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

Certifications

• Active law license.

Skills

• Deep understanding of corporate governance and venture capital transactions.
• Proficient in financing transactions, investor relations, and compliance advisory.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication abilities for effective client engagement and management of complex legal matters.
• Skilled in drafting, negotiating, and finalizing transactional documents for a variety of investments.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions
• Commuter allowance
• Disability and life insurance
• Parental leave
• Billable credit hours for approved diversity, equity, inclusion, and pro bono work
• Annual bonus

Location: Seattle, WA

Time for a change? Come up to the Pacific Northwest and really thrive within a diverse group of lawyers and a power pack of national and international clients. This is a long-established firm with an enthusiastic commitment to community endeavors. Here is a real opportunity for professional growth and civic satisfaction for highly qualified, motivated candidates. This is a powerful Pacific Northwest firm and offers associates working here the opportunity to participate in some of the more significant litigation and corporate work in the Pacific Northwest. They are well known for their strong real estate and land use practice, and many of the firm's attorneys who practice in these disciplines are considered recognized leaders in their fields. This firm also has an exceptional bankruptcy practice. This firm also has a diverse client base including large publicly traded corporations as well as closely held businesses and individuals. This firm is considered to have good management, and its management structure is fairly well integrated throughout the firm's offices.