Associate

Corporate Associate — Palo Alto (Emerging Growth & VC)

  • LocationPalo Alto, California
  • Work typeOn-site
  • Experience3–4 PQE
  • Compensation$260k–$310k
  • PracticeCorporate

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Growing Palo Alto corporate practice seeks a 3–4 year associate to advise technology and life‑science companies across formation, venture financings, equity capital markets and IPOs. The role offers client‑facing work with startups through public company life‑cycle and a hybrid on-site schedule.

The team handles venture capital, IPOs and public company reporting; the position provides broad transactional experience and exposure to high‑growth clients bringing new products and technologies to market.

Competitive compensation and benefits are offered (salary range provided to candidates), plus firm benefits and professional development support.

  • 3–4 years post‑qualification corporate transactional experience, ideally with startups, venture financings and IPOs
  • Experience or interest in advising life‑science and technology clients through growth and public company processes
  • Strong drafting, deal management and client communication skills
  • J.D. and admission to the relevant state bar (or qualification timeline)
  • Willingness to work hybrid schedule in Palo Alto

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