Emerging Companies & Venture Capital (ECVC) Attorney
A leading client is looking to add a mid-level attorney to its nationally recognized Emerging Companies & Venture Capital (ECVC) practice in San Francisco or Los Angeles. This role is ideal for an attorney with strong AmLaw firm training who is looking to work closely with high-growth startups, founders, and leading venture capital investors across all stages of the company lifecycle.
You will play a key role advising innovative companies-from formation through exit-as well as institutional investors in financings and strategic transactions.
Key Responsibilities
- Advise start-up and high-growth companies on:
- Entity formation and structuring
- Corporate governance and day-to-day matters
- Commercial agreements
- Represent companies and investors in venture capital financings, including:
- Seed, Series A, Series B, and later-stage rounds
- SAFEs, convertible notes, and preferred equity investments
- Counsel venture capital funds and strategic investors on portfolio company investments
- Support M&A transactions and exit events, including strategic acquisitions and IPO readiness
- Partner directly with founders, executives, and investors as a trusted advisor
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (tax, IP, employment) to deliver holistic legal solutions
Qualifications
- 3+ years of corporate experience at an AmLaw 100 or 200 firm
- Demonstrated experience in ECVC, venture financings, and/or startup representation
- Strong familiarity with market terms for venture-backed financings and emerging company lifecycle issues
- Strong academic credentials from a top-tier law school
- Admission to, or eligibility for, the California Bar
Preferred Experience
- Direct experience advising technology, life sciences, or consumer startups
- Experience working with founders and early-stage companies
- Familiarity with cap table management and venture documentation (NVCA forms)
Why Join
- Work with top-tier venture funds and high-growth companies
- Direct client exposure and opportunity to build long-term relationships
- Collaborative, entrepreneurial team culture
- Competitive compensation and bonus structure aligned with the California markets
- Clear path for professional growth and advancement within a leading ECVC platform
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