Associate

Emerging Companies Associate (Corporate) – Palo Alto

  • LocationPalo Alto, California
  • Work typeOn-site
  • Experience3–6 PQE
  • Compensation$260k–$390k
  • PracticeCorporate

An Am Law 20 firm

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Join a leading emerging companies group—recognized for one of the deepest benches in early- and growth-stage company representation—serving sectors including AI, climate and clean technologies, fintech, and software. We seek a corporate associate with 3–6 years of relevant experience to take a leading role on venture financings, formations, M&A, and the full range of strategic transactions that define a company’s first decade.

You will run deals, manage client relationships, mentor junior associates, and develop the judgment that comes from advising founders and boards through inflection points—from seed stage through pre-IPO and beyond. Clients range from stealth-mode startups to the most prominent late-stage private companies in the Bay Area.

Prior emerging companies experience is not required; we welcome candidates with M&A or other transactional backgrounds. This is a collaborative team that invests heavily in associate development, both on substantive work and on the client relationships that will define your career.

  • 3–6 years of relevant corporate or transactional experience
  • Experience or strong interest in venture financings, formations, M&A, and strategic transactions
  • Prior emerging companies experience not required; M&A or other transactional backgrounds welcome
  • Superior academic credentials
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills

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