ABOUT THE ROLE 

We are seeking an ECVC Associate Attorney with 4–8 years of law firm experience in venture capital and/or mergers and acquisitions to join our client’s ECVC practice. This role is critical due to high client demand and continued growth. The ideal candidate is a highly skilled corporate attorney who can lead transactions and interact directly with founders, CEOs, management teams, and boards of directors for both company-side and investor-side clients. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Lead transactions and interact directly with founders, CEOs, management teams, and boards of directors 
• Advise high-growth businesses at all stages, from pre-seed to pre-IPO 
• Work on SAFEs, preferred stock financings, and corporate governance matters 
• Counsel management on matters ranging from formation to exits 
• Advise venture capital firms and institutional investors on emerging growth companies
• Build relationships within the private technology and life sciences company ecosystem 
• Work with clients across industries including AI, digital health, defense tech, life sciences, electronic gaming, and fintech 

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE 

• 4 – 8 years of experience in corporate law with a focus on ECVC and/or M&A 
• Current experience at an AM Law 50 firm – REQUIRED 
• Strong background in venture capital transactions and emerging company representation
• Excellent academic credentials 
• Superior communication and client-facing skills 
• Ability to manage multiple complex transactions independently 

WHY CANDIDATES SHOULD JOIN 

Our client’s ECVC practice represents the current and future leaders of the private technology and life sciences ecosystem. Associates work with emerging companies from pre-seed to pre-IPO as well as the venture capital firms that fund them. 

• More balanced workload with a 1950 billable hour target (lower than typical BigLaw firms) 
• Hybrid work model requiring only 1–3 days in the office 
• Firm citizenship hours count toward billables 
• Unlimited pro bono opportunities 
• 25 shadowing hours credit 
• Direct client access and the ability to lead transactions 
• Strong path to partnership with structured mentorship and career development academies 

SELLING POINTS 

• Work with top-tier attorneys and high-quality startups and venture capital clients 
• Better work-life balance compared to competing firms 
• Hybrid flexibility with limited in-office requirements 
• Direct interaction with founders, CEOs, and boards of directors 
• Clear advancement path in a collaborative and mentorship-driven environment