Principal Attorney Emerging Companies and Venture Capital

A law firm seeks a seasoned Emerging Companies and Venture Capital (ECVC) Attorney to join its Business Group in Portland, OR. This role offers the opportunity to support a diverse array of business clients, from startups to established companies, with hands-on legal counsel in corporate governance and high-level transactions. The candidate will have frequent collaboration with skilled attorneys across multiple locations.

Duties

• Serve as primary advisor to clients on corporate governance and regulatory compliance.
• Lead capital-raising activities, including private offerings and financing from various sources such as angel investors, venture funds, and traditional banks.
• Structure, oversee, and execute complex transactions across diverse sectors.
• Provide strategic advice on corporate matters including public company regulations, capital markets, securities, and mergers and acquisitions.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through proactive and responsive legal support.
• Contribute to pro bono and community service initiatives to support underserved communities.

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of 7 years representing emerging brands in capital raises and investor negotiations. Additional experience in public company matters, capital markets, and M&A is beneficial.
• 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 abilities with a commitment to exceptional client service.
• 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

• Proficiency in corporate governance and venture capital transactions.
• Skilled in advising on financing transactions, investor relations, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong attention to detail and effective organizational skills.
• Excellent communicator, capable of fostering client relationships and managing complex cases.
• Ability to draft, negotiate, and finalize transactional documentation for diverse 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 performance-based bonus

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.