CareerPlan

Emerging Growth & Venture Capital Associates (Multi-Office)

Palo Alto, CA, USFull-time$235k–$435k2026-09-14 → 2026-11-12
Hybrid · United States

Core

Associate lawyer focusing on venture capital financings, M&A transactions, and advising emerging growth companies on corporate matters.

Role type

Associate lawyer (Venture Capital & Emerging Growth)

Builds

Legal documents, transaction strategies, and client advice for emerging growth companies and institutional investors.

Domain

Law (Venture Capital, M&A, Corporate Law)

Required skills

Legal research, legal writing, transaction management, client relationship management, compliance, business judgment, conceptual thinking, management skills

Preferred skills

AmLaw 100 firm experience, direct VC/issuer representation experience

Technologies

Legal research databases, contract management systems

Responsibilities

Conduct legal research and analysis for transaction preparation; Draft legal documents including briefs, motions, and contracts; Manage complex transactions from inception to resolution; Build and maintain client relationships; Collaborate on transaction strategies; Participate in court hearings, depositions, and negotiations; Ensure compliance with legal standards and regulations.

Seniority

Junior to Senior Associate