Private Companies Associate Attorney Am Law 100

Job Description

Job Description

Private Companies Associate Attorney – Am Law 100

Direct Counsel is seeking a Private Companies Associate Attorney with 3–6 years of experience to join a leading Am Law 100 law firm and its highly regarded Private Companies practice.

Locations

Boston, MA; San Francisco, CA

Position Overview

The ideal candidate will have substantial experience advising early-stage and growth-stage companies , particularly venture-backed businesses, throughout their growth cycle. This role offers the opportunity to advise high-growth companies and their investors on sophisticated corporate matters while contributing to the continued development of a national private companies practice.

Responsibilities

• Counsel early-stage and growth-stage companies on a broad range of general corporate matters .
• Advise venture-backed companies throughout their growth cycle, from formation through later-stage development and liquidity events.
• Represent companies and investors in venture capital financings .
• Advise clients on liquidity events and other strategic corporate transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate corporate and transactional documents.
• Provide day-to-day legal and strategic advice to high-growth companies and their investors.
• Work collaboratively with attorneys across corporate and transactional practices.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Participate in speaking engagements and other business development initiatives.
• Contribute to the growth and development of a national private companies practice.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of substantial corporate experience at a national or international law firm.
• Significant experience working with early-stage and growth-stage companies .
• Deep experience counseling venture-backed companies on general corporate matters.
• Experience with venture capital financings and liquidity events .
• Strong understanding of the legal and business needs of high-growth companies and their investors.
• Excellent drafting, analytical, communication, and client service skills.
• Strong academic credentials from a nationally recognized law school.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and interest in developing client relationships and contributing to practice growth.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice in the applicable jurisdiction, or eligibility for admission, required.

Compensation

The anticipated salary range for this position is $260,000–$390,000 annually , depending on geographic location, applicable experience, skill set, and other relevant factors.

Application Requirements

Candidates should be prepared to submit a resume and customary application materials .