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Sr. Assoc/Counsel - ECVC

Seattle, Washington Full time 6-8 years
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Position overview

Our AmLaw 100 client is adding a senior associate to its Emerging Companies & Venture Capital group. Direct access to founders, boards, and top venture funds. Full lifecycle exposure from first check to exit.

The Work

  • Run venture financings, including SAFEs and preferred stock rounds.
  • Handle corporate governance and general corporate work for high-growth companies.
  • Advise on formation, growth, secondaries, and exits.
  • Represent both company and investor clients.
  • Sector mix includes AI and machine learning, digital health, defense tech, life sciences, gaming, and fintech.

What You Bring

  • 6–8 years of ECVC or private company transactional experience.
  • Proven deal management with direct client contact at the executive and board level.
  • Comfortable toggling between early-stage company needs and investor priorities.
  • Strong drafting, negotiating, and cap table fluency.

Why Consider It

  • Recognized by leading directories for venture capital and emerging companies work.
  • Balanced company- and investor-side platform that sharpens market judgment.
  • High-growth client base from pre-seed through pre-IPO with cross-office collaboration.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive compensation: $390,000 to $435,000 base plus discretionary bonus.

Robust benefits including wellness support, comprehensive healthcare, family-building benefits, paid parental leave, backup childcare, retirement plan, and firm-paid CLE 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.