Associate

Associate — Emerging Companies & Venture Capital, San Francisco

  • LocationSan Francisco, California
  • Work typeOn-site
  • Experience4–8 PQE
  • Compensation$310k–$435k
  • PracticeCorporate

A leading US law firm

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High-growth technology and life-sciences focused law group in San Francisco seeks a mid-level EC/VC associate to lead financings and general corporate work for company- and investor-side clients. You will handle SAFEs and preferred-stock financings, corporate governance, formation and exit matters, and day-to-day counseling for founders, management teams and boards.

The role offers experience across the lifecycle of private companies (pre-seed through pre-IPO) and exposure to both startup and venture capital clients across industries such as AI, digital health, defense tech, gaming and fintech. The team operates as a dedicated EC/VC practice supporting high-growth companies and their investors.

Competitive compensation and a full benefits package are offered, including discretionary merit bonuses and extensive family and wellness benefits.

  • 4–8 years of transactional EC/VC or emerging-growth corporate experience.
  • Demonstrated experience with SAFEs, preferred-stock financings, corporate governance and formation/exit work.
  • Comfort counseling founders, executives and boards; experience representing both company-side and investor-side clients a plus.
  • Strong drafting, negotiation and client-management skills; admission to practice in the relevant U.S. jurisdiction.

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