Corporate & Securities Associate, Emerging Companies & Venture Capital Attorney
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Corporate Associate, Emerging Growth & Venture Capital
Location: San Francisco, CA / Silicon Valley, CA
Salary: $365K – $435K
Experience: 5+ Years
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of general corporate law experience
- Deep familiarity with venture capital financings, public offerings, and SEC reporting
- Experience with startup and emerging company representation across growth stages
- Strong corporate governance knowledge and client counseling skills
- Excellent academic credentials from a top-tier law school
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
- California Bar admission or eligibility to waive in preferred
About the Role
A leading AM Law 100 firm with a nationally recognized technology practice is seeking a Corporate Associate to join its team supporting emerging growth and public company clients. The ideal candidate will have broad exposure to venture capital transactions, capital markets, and public company reporting. This group prides itself on a collaborative culture, high-level mentorship, and providing attorneys with significant client interaction from day one.
Key Responsibilities
- Advise technology and life sciences clients on venture financings and corporate governance
- Assist with IPOs, follow-on offerings, and ongoing SEC compliance
- Draft and negotiate complex commercial agreements and investment documents
- Support early-stage companies through growth, M&A, and exit strategies
- Build long-term client relationships through exceptional service and responsiveness
Why Join?
Elite Clients: Work with high-profile startups, unicorns, and public tech companies
Full Lifecycle Practice: Represent clients from formation through IPO and beyond
Market-Leading Compensation: $365K–$435K base salary + discretionary bonuses
Exceptional Benefits: Fertility, parental leave, mental health, college coaching, and more
True Mentorship Culture: Learn from experienced partners who invest in associate growth
About the Firm
This top-ranked AM Law firm is known for representing the most disruptive and high-growth companies across tech, biotech, and fintech sectors. With unmatched expertise in emerging company work and a team-first approach, it offers a career path designed for long-term success and development.
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Posted 11 Jun 2025 by Freddie Stroud, Director · Corporate & Real Estate
Salary:
$365K – $435K
Location:
California
Discipline:
Corporate & M&A
Job Code:
Corporate Associate – Emerging Growth & Venture Capital
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