Emerging Company and Venture Capital Associate Attorney

A law firm is seeking an Emerging Company and Venture Capital Associate Attorney with 3-6 years of significant experience in emerging companies and venture capital work. The ideal candidate will have expertise in start-ups, emerging growth companies, venture capital financings, and public offerings.

Job Overview:

The Emerging Company and Venture Capital Associate Attorney will play a crucial role in providing legal support to the firm's clients, primarily focusing on emerging companies and venture capital matters. The role requires a proactive and business-savvy individual with a strong commitment to delivering excellent client service.

Duties:

• Handle legal matters related to start-ups, emerging growth companies, venture capital financings, and public offerings.
• Manage domestic mergers and acquisitions transactions, particularly for startup companies and investors.
• Effectively communicate complex legal matters in both oral and written form.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external clients and counsel.
• Demonstrate an entrepreneurial and innovative mindset, contributing to the firm's forward-thinking approach.
• Take on increased levels of responsibility for transactions, displaying a strong work ethic and a team player attitude.

Requirements:

• 3-6 years of significant experience in emerging companies and venture capital work.
• Minimum of ten venture financings using NVCA documents.
• Bar Admission in California is required.
• Experience in domestic mergers and acquisitions transactions, especially for startup companies and investors.
• Proactive with a strong business sense and ability to manage client and counsel relationships effectively.
• Experience working in a premier corporate practice.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Bar Admission in California.

Skills:

• Excellent business and legal problem-solving skills and judgment.
• Ability to concisely and effectively communicate complex legal matters.
• Entrepreneurial and forward-thinking mindset.
• Strong team player attitude.
• Action-oriented with an interest in taking on increased responsibility.

Job Location:

San Diego, CA

Benefits Offered:

The firm provides a comprehensive benefits package, including discretionary bonuses, health/welfare benefits (including parental, adoption, and fertility benefits), flexible time off, and paid holidays.

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