Venture Capital & Emerging Growth Companies Associate

A nationally recognized Venture & Growth Capital practice is seeking a mid-level associate to join its team, with the role open across several major US markets. The group advises emerging companies, venture funds, and growth-stage investors, with a particular focus on technology, life sciences and biotech, and consumer products.

The associate will represent both companies and investors in venture and growth equity transactions, draft and negotiate NVCA-based and bespoke financing documents, and advise on governance and capitalization matters. The role involves close collaboration with M&A, IP, tax, and regulatory teams on complex venture-backed transactions.

The practice offers sophisticated, entrepreneurial work in a collegial environment, and is looking for candidates with the ambition, drive, and team orientation to help grow and support the national platform.

• 3+ years of experience advising on sophisticated corporate and transactional matters, including venture and growth financings, corporate governance, M&A, joint ventures, private equity, and capital markets
• Substantial experience with emerging growth companies and venture capital
• Excellent academic credentials and prior law firm or comparable experience
• Superior writing, communication, and problem-solving skills, with strong drafting ability and sound business judgment
• Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and navigate complex subject matter quickly
• JD and active bar admission in the jurisdiction of intended practice
• Experience beyond traditional technology practices, particularly life sciences, is welcomed