ECVC Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A prominent law firm is seeking an experienced Emerging Companies and Venture Capital (ECVC) Associate to join their practice in either San Francisco or New York. The role involves leading transactions for both company-side and investor-side clients in fast-growing industries. The ideal candidate will have 4-6 years of relevant experience and will work closely with founders, CEOs, management teams, and boards of directors on the company-side, as well as with investment partners and general counsel on the investor-side.

Location:

• San Francisco, CA

Duties:

• Lead transactions for emerging companies and institutional investors
• Represent technology and growth companies at all stages of development, from seed-stage start-ups to large private companies
• Advise entrepreneurs on company formation, equity structures, and financing negotiations
• Provide legal counsel to private companies on:
  • Strategic and commercial transactions
  • Fundraising activities
  • Corporate governance
  • Equity incentive plans and employment matters
• Build and maintain relationships with institutional investors, including venture capital firms, corporate venture arms, pension plans, and family offices
• Work on Preferred Stock financings for both early-stage and pre-IPO companies
• Handle transactions across a wide range of industries, including artificial intelligence, cleantech, fintech, life sciences, and software

Requirements:

• 4-6 years of experience in emerging companies and venture capital transactions
• Strong experience working on both company-side and investor-side transactions
• Ability to manage multiple complex deals and maintain client relationships
• Demonstrated interest in growth industries and disruptive technologies

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Certifications:

• Active Bar membership in the state of the selected office location (California)

Skills:

• Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
• Ability to work with both start-ups and institutional investors
• Proven ability to manage and lead transactions
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills

Benefits:

• Discretionary merit bonuses
• Monthly wellness reimbursements
• 24/7 emotional and behavioral health support, including virtual counseling
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage for employees, spouses/domestic partners, and children up to age 26
• Family-building benefits, including IVF, adoption, surrogacy, and egg-freezing
• Paid parental leave
• Parenting support concierge and telemedicine services
• Parents and caregivers resource group
• Career coaching for working parents
• In-home and center-based backup childcare services
• Tutoring and college coaching for older children
• Health Savings Accounts with firm contributions
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) retirement plan with firm contributions
• Pretax commuter and parking benefits
• Basic and supplemental life insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary long-term care insurance
• Voluntary critical illness, hospitalization, and accident insurance
• Voluntary ID theft protection and pet insurance
• Medicare consulting services
• Firm-paid CLE, bar review fees, and bar dues

This Vault Law 100 and one of the Best Law Firm in the Emerging Companies & Venture Capital firm boasts cutting-edge clients, pleasant people, and a flexible work/life balance. The firm is a global player with very deep tech roots and has been ranked among the top 10 M&A advisors in the nation. As the premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, the firm is appealing to associates for fostering an entrepreneurial and collaborative environment across its attorney ranks, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, career growth, and building leadership and relationship skills with clients and colleagues. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.