Principal Attorney Emerging Companies and Venture Capital

A law firm seeks a skilled Emerging Companies and Venture Capital (ECVC) Attorney to join its Business Practice Group in Spokane, WA. This role offers the attorney a platform to support and grow a diverse range of business and corporate clients, providing close, day-to-day guidance on matters such as capital raises, corporate governance, and sophisticated transactions across multiple industries.

Duties

• Serve as a primary advisor to business clients, delivering guidance on corporate governance and regulatory compliance.
• Lead and oversee capital raising transactions, including private offerings, equity financing, and debt structures from angel investors, venture funds, syndicates, and traditional lenders.
• Facilitate complex transactions across various sectors, working alongside other attorneys across multiple office locations.
• Advise on a range of corporate matters, including securities, capital markets, M&A, and public company issues.
• Develop and nurture client relationships by offering high-quality, proactive legal support.
• Participate in the firm’s social impact by contributing to pro bono and public service initiatives.

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of 7 years representing early-stage brands in capital raise transactions, including private offerings and funding from varied investor types. Additional experience in public company matters, capital markets, and M&A is advantageous.
• Book of Business: A partial portable client base is required.
• Academic Credentials: JD from an ABA-accredited law school with strong academic performance.
• Licensing: Active law license.
• Skills: Exceptional analytical, writing, and client-service skills, with a dedication to excellent communication.
• Project Management: Able to handle significant responsibilities independently and collaboratively within a diverse team.

Education

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

Certifications

• Active law license.

Skills

• In-depth knowledge of corporate governance, venture capital transactions, and securities regulations.
• Expertise in advising on capital raise transactions and investor negotiations.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities, with high attention to detail.
• Proficient in drafting and negotiating transactional and investment documentation.
• Excellent communicator capable of managing complex client relationships.

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 diversity, equity, inclusion, and pro bono work
• Annual performance-based bonus

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. This firm is well known for its strong real estate and land use practice, and many of the firm's attorneys who practice in these disciplines are considered recognized leaders in the fields. They also have 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 a good management and its management structure is fairly well integrated throughout the firm's offices.