Associate

Corporate Associate – Emerging Growth & Venture Capital

  • LocationPalo Alto, California
  • Work typeOn-site
  • Experience3–5 PQE
  • Compensation$260k–$365k
  • PracticeCorporate

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Join a collaborative corporate practice advising innovative biotech and technology companies from formation through scale-up and the public markets.

  • Represent emerging growth and venture-backed companies across their lifecycle, including venture capital financings and corporate governance matters.
  • Guide clients through IPOs, equity capital markets transactions, and ongoing public company reporting and compliance obligations.
  • Work directly with founders, management teams, and investors in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
  • Gain broad, hands-on experience across corporate matters while contributing to a collegial team culture.

This role is based in Palo Alto and offers a hybrid working schedule.

Qualifications:

  • 3–5 years of corporate legal experience, ideally with exposure to emerging growth companies, venture capital, or capital markets.
  • Strong drafting, negotiation, and client management skills.
  • Ability to advise on lifecycle matters from start-up and funding through IPO readiness and public company obligations.
  • Genuine interest in working with life sciences and technology clients.

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