Transactions Associate Attorney

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

Join a leading national law firm's Transactions practice in Silicon Valley, San Francisco, or San Diego. Work on a diverse mix of emerging companies and venture capital financings, mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, joint ventures, and general corporate counseling.

What You Will Do

Represent public and private companies, advise emerging companies and venture capital clients on financing and corporate matters, handle venture capital and early-stage financing transactions, and draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Ideal for an associate with 3–5 years of relevant transactional experience who is interested in building a broad corporate practice. Strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills, excellent interpersonal and client relationship skills, and a demonstrated business development aptitude are required.

Requirements

  • J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
  • Strong academic credentials
  • 3–5 years of relevant corporate and transactional experience
  • Experience with venture capital and early-stage financings
  • Experience with mergers and acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, and other commercial transactions
  • General corporate counseling experience
  • Private equity experience is preferred
  • Experience with capital markets transactions and public company reporting is preferred
  • Active California Bar membership and good standing required

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary of $260,000–$390,000
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Adoption assistance
  • Backup care for dependents
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