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Guide Breakthrough Companies From First Financing to Exit

San Francisco, California Full time 4-8 years
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Position overview

Our client is seeking an experienced corporate attorney to advise emerging businesses and the investors backing them. This San Francisco opportunity spans company formation through pre-IPO growth, with direct engagement across the startup ecosystem and work on both sides of venture transactions.

The Work

  • Lead transactions for emerging-company clients, including SAFE and preferred stock financings, from early-stage rounds through pre-IPO growth.
  • Advise founders, CEOs, management teams, and boards on corporate governance and general corporate matters throughout a company’s development.
  • Counsel clients on formation and exits, handling a range of management needs as companies evolve.
  • Represent venture capital firms and other institutional investors investing in emerging-growth companies, gaining experience on both sides of the negotiating table.
  • Build relationships with current and future leaders in the private technology and life sciences company ecosystem.
  • Work with clients in areas including artificial intelligence and machine learning, digital health and wellness, defense technology, life sciences, electronic gaming, and fintech.

What You Bring

  • Four to eight years of experience in emerging companies and venture capital law.
  • Demonstrated interest in high-growth private technology and life sciences companies and the investors who support them.
  • Experience with venture financings, including SAFE and preferred stock transactions.
  • Ability to advise founders, executives, management teams, and boards on corporate matters.
  • Interest or experience in representing both company-side clients and venture capital or other investor-side clients.

Why Consider It

The practice offers work across the full growth cycle, from formation and early financings to pre-IPO matters and exits, with direct interaction with company leadership and investors.

Compensation & Benefits

The stated salary range is $310,000–$435,000 based on year classification, and discretionary merit bonuses may be awarded.

Benefits include wellness reimbursements, healthcare and family-building support, paid parental leave, a 401(k), and firm-paid CLE, bar review fees, and bar dues.

Confidentiality

This is a confidential opportunity. Contact Advocates Legal Recruiting to discuss the role and receive additional details about the client and team. All inquiries will be handled confidentially.