Corporate & Securities Associate, Emerging Companies & Venture Capital Attorney
Associate · 3–5 YearsView Role
Junior Corporate Associate
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Salary: $175K – $245K
Experience: 1–3 Years
A leading Am Law 100 firm is seeking a junior associate (1–3 years PQE) to join its corporate practice in Las Vegas. This is a high-visibility role within a busy and nationally connected transactional team. Associates are given significant client-facing responsibility and direct partner mentorship from day one.
About the Role
This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic corporate group working across public and private M&A, venture capital, early-stage financings, and private equity transactions. The group operates nationally but maintains a strong local footprint, offering exposure to sophisticated deal work without sacrificing work-life balance.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft and review acquisition agreements, venture financing documents, and corporate governance materials
- Support senior attorneys on public and private M&A deals, investment rounds, and recapitalizations
- Conduct legal due diligence and coordinate closings
- Work with startups, VC funds, and established businesses on a range of strategic transactions
- Build trusted relationships with clients and play an integral role in deal execution
Who You Are
- 1–3 years of corporate transactional experience (including M&A, VC, and/or PE)
- Strong knowledge of acquisition and investment documentation
- Excellent drafting and analytical skills
- Detail-oriented with strong interpersonal judgment and commercial instincts
- JD from an accredited U.S. law school; top academic performance preferred
- Admission to the Nevada Bar required (or willing to sit)
Compensation
Base Salary: $175,000–$245,000 (Las Vegas market)
Bonuses: Discretionary annual bonus potential
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- HSA, FSA, and dependent care accounts
- 401(k) with firm contribution
- Generous PTO & sick leave
- Short and long-term disability
- Voluntary benefits (accident, critical illness, pet insurance, etc.)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Hybrid work flexibility (location-based)
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Posted 24 Jul 2025 by Freddie Stroud, Director · Corporate & Real Estate
Salary:
$175K – $245K
Location:
Nevada
Discipline:
Corporate & M&A
Job Code:
Junior Corporate Associate – Las Vegas
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