Transactions Associate Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Transactions Associate Attorney

Direct Counsel is seeking a Transactions Associate Attorney to join a prestigious Am Law firm in Silicon Valley, CA; San Francisco, CA; or San Diego, CA .

This is an exceptional opportunity for an attorney with 3-5 years of corporate transactional experience to join a sophisticated Transactions Practice. The team advises emerging companies, venture capital funds, private equity sponsors, entrepreneurs, and public and private companies on a broad range of corporate transactions, including venture financings, mergers and acquisitions, private equity investments, and general corporate matters.

• Represent emerging companies, venture capital funds, private equity sponsors, and other investors in a variety of corporate transactions.

• Advise clients on venture capital and early-stage financings.

• Handle mergers, acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, and other strategic transactions.

• Provide general corporate counseling to publicly and privately held companies.

• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents and corporate agreements.

• Support capital markets transactions and public company reporting matters, as applicable.

• Manage transactions from inception through closing while maintaining direct client relationships.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.

• Active membership in good standing with the California Bar .

• 3-5 years of corporate transactional experience.

• Experience with venture capital and early-stage financings, mergers and acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, and general corporate matters.

• Experience with capital markets transactions and public company reporting is preferred.

• Excellent drafting, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal skills, business development aptitude, and a commitment to exceptional client service.

• Salary: $260,000-$390,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

• Comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • 401(k) retirement plan

  • Disability and life insurance

  • Adoption assistance

  • Backup dependent care