Join a Washington, DC corporate practice advising emerging growth companies and the institutional investors that support them. This associate role offers hands-on work across venture capital financings, M&A, and ongoing corporate matters, with opportunities to contribute to transactions and build direct client relationships.
The Work
- Represent emerging growth company issuers and institutional investors in venture capital financings, supporting matters from initial preparation through negotiation and closing.
- Assist with managing complex transactions from inception to completion, using sound judgment as you coordinate legal work and transaction strategy with colleagues and business professionals.
- Draft and review transaction documents, contracts, correspondence, and other legal work product, and conduct focused legal research to support deal preparation and advice.
- Advise emerging growth companies on a range of day-to-day corporate matters, responding to client questions and keeping clients informed about issues and developments.
- Contribute to M&A transactions and work with clients and colleagues to address concerns, support negotiations, and advance transaction objectives.
What You Bring
- At least two years of applicable emerging growth or venture capital experience.
- Experience representing both institutional investors and issuers in venture capital financings.
- Experience with M&A transactions and advising emerging growth companies on day-to-day corporate matters.
- Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
- Admission to practice in the jurisdiction where the position is based.
- Strong legal writing, research, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities, with careful attention to detail.
- Sound business and professional judgment, clear communication skills, and the ability to manage competing demands independently and collaboratively.
- Experience at an AmLaw 100 firm is preferred.
Why Consider It
The practice combines venture financing work for both companies and institutional investors with M&A and ongoing corporate counseling for emerging growth businesses.
Associates can take part in managing transactions and developing client relationships while accessing ongoing opportunities to strengthen legal, practice-technology, management, and leadership skills.
The firm-stated hiring range is $235,000–$435,000 per year, with compensation dependent on market, experience, skills, and qualifications.
Compensation & Benefits
The position offers a hybrid arrangement with regular in-office presence and some work-from-home flexibility, medical, dental, and vision insurance, and a 401(k).
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.