Private Companies Associate Attorney – Am Law 100

Direct Counsel
San Francisco, CA
Category Operations
Remote
Job Description
Role Overview

The ideal candidate will have substantial experience advising early-stage and growth-stage companies, particularly venture-backed businesses, throughout their growth cycle. This role offers the opportunity to advise high-growth companies and their investors on sophisticated corporate matters while contributing to the continued development of a national private companies practice.

What You Will Do

Counsel early-stage and growth-stage companies on a broad range of general corporate matters. Advise venture-backed companies throughout their growth cycle, from formation through later-stage development and liquidity events. Represent companies and investors in venture capital financings. Advise clients on liquidity events and other strategic corporate transactions.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Strong understanding of the legal and business needs of high-growth companies and their investors. Excellent drafting, analytical, communication, and client service skills. Entrepreneurial mindset and interest in developing client relationships and contributing to practice growth.

Requirements

  • 3–6 years of substantial corporate experience at a national or international law firm
  • Significant experience working with early-stage and growth-stage companies
  • Deep experience counseling venture-backed companies on general corporate matters
  • Experience with venture capital financings and liquidity events
  • J.D. from an accredited law school
  • Admission to practice in the applicable jurisdiction, or eligibility for admission, required

Benefits

  • Anticipated salary range of $260,000–$390,000 annually
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