Sign up to access all features of our service.
  • Job search
  • Favorites
  • Create a CV
    New
  • Salaries
  • Subscriptions

Corporate Associate, Startup and Venture Capital Group

$260k - $390k

Fenwick & West

Job Summary Fenwick is a leading technology and life sciences law firm with a cutting‑edge corporate practice serving companies at all stages of development, from early startups to mature, publicly traded corporations. The firm has offices in Northern California, New York, Los Angeles, Seattle, Washington D.C., and Boston. Responsibilities and Qualifications We are seeking mid‑to‑senior level corporate associates with at least three (3+) years of experience in a sophisticated corporate law practice focused on startup, venture capital and emerging company representation. The role will be based in our Bay Area (Mountain View or San Francisco), Seattle, or Santa Monica offices. Experience with or affinity for technology and/or life sciences companies is required. M&A and/or Capital Markets experience with such companies is a plus. Superior academic credentials. Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills. In‑house candidates are welcome provided they have previous law‑firm experience. Candidates must be barred in the jurisdiction for which they are applying or eligible to sit/waive into the next bar exam. Benefits and Compensation The anticipated range for this position is $260,000 – $390,000. Salary will be based on qualifications, experience, education, certifications, and location. Base salary commensurate with market and experience. Discretionary bonus for eligible employees based on performance. Comprehensive benefit program for eligible employees, including Healthcare, Life Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Wellbeing. Temporary employees are generally not entitled to these benefits, except as otherwise required by law. Equal Opportunity Fenwick & West LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and conducts all employment‑related activities without regard to unlawful consideration of race, religion, color, marital status, national origin, age, sex, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity, gender, genetic characteristics or any other protected classification under applicable federal, state or local law. At the discretion of the recruiting department, we accept submissions by agency recruiters when a fee agreement has been established between the firm and the agency. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre‑employment testing, or a job interview, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. In accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. #J-18808-Ljbffr Fenwick & West LLP

Vacancy posted 2 days ago
Similar jobs that could be interesting for youBased on the Corporate Associate, Startup and Venture Capital Group in Palo Alto, CA vacancy
  • $260k - $390k

     ...recognized, dynamic corporate practice with offices...  ...Fenwick’s corporate group provides services to...  ...development, from early startups to mature, publicly traded...  ...level corporate associates with at least three (...  ...a focus on startup, venture capital, and emerging company... 
    Venture capital

    MAP SSG

    Mountain View, CA
    2 days ago
  • $260k - $390k

     ...leading technology law firm is seeking mid-to-senior level corporate associates for their Mountain View office. Candidates should have...  ...years of experience in corporate law, particularly in startup and venture capital representation. Strong academic credentials and... 
    Venture capital
    Work at office

    MAP SSG

    Mountain View, CA
    1 day ago
  • $260k - $390k

    Fenwick & West LLP is seeking mid-to-senior level corporate associates for its office in California. Candidates should have at least...  ...corporate law experience, specializing in startups and venture capital. The role offers a salary range of $260,000 to $390,000... 
    Venture capital
    Work at office

    Fenwick & West LLP

    Palo Alto, CA
    2 days ago
  • $235k - $390k

     ...Description Job Title: Junior Associate – Emerging Companies & Venture Capital Practice Area: Corporate Law – Focus on Emerging...  ...Companies, Venture Capital, M&A, and Startup Financing Location: New...  ...& Venture Capital (ECVC) group is known nationally for representing... 
    Venture capital
    Full time
    Work at office
    Remote work

    Percy Towers

    Palo Alto, CA
    1 day ago
  • $240k - $350k

     ...leading law firm in California is seeking a corporate associate with 2-5 years of experience to join the Transactions Practice Group. The role involves handling M&A, private...  ...candidates must have experience with venture capital financing and excellent communication skills... 
    Venture capital

    Vibotek LLC

    Palo Alto, CA
    22 hours ago
  • $230k - $250k

     ...Corporate Associate Attorney (ECVC / Startup Law) About the Company Grellas Shah LLP's corporate practice specializes...  ...to emerging tech and other ventures. Our practice focuses on critical...  ...on emerging companies and venture capital work. You will advise startups,... 
    Venture capital
    Remote work

    GRELLAS SHAH LLP

    Santa Clara, CA
    4 days ago
  • $365k

    Join our collaborative team of corporate lawyers working with...  ...years of experience for an associate or of counsel position with...  ...companies through the start-up and venture capital phase, IPOs and equity capital...  ...and caregivers resource group Career coaching for working... 
    Venture capital
    Temporary work
    Work from home
    Flexible hours

    Wilson-Sonsini-Goodrich-

    Palo Alto, CA
    4 days ago
  • $310k - $390k

     ...Fenwick is a leading technology and life sciences law firm with a cutting‑edge corporate practice. The Capital Markets and Public Companies group seeks a mid‑senior level corporate associate with 4‑6 years of experience advising public companies or investment banks in the... 
    Temporary work
    Work at office
    Flexible hours

    Fenwick & West LLP

    Palo Alto, CA
    2 days ago
  •  ...Job Overview A law firm seeks a Corporate Associate Attorney in Palo Alto, California. The role involves providing legal...  ...range of clients, including private equity and venture capital firms, public companies, and startups. Duties Advise clients on U.S. and international... 
    Venture capital
    Remote work
    2 days per week

    BCG Attorney Search

    Palo Alto, CA
    3 days ago
  • $260k - $390k

     ...platform looking to add a corporate associate with 3–6 years of relevant experience. The group works at the center of the startup ecosystem, representing...  ...emerging growth companies, and venture investors building the...  ...in startups, venture capital, AI, and emerging growth... 
    Venture capital
    Work at office
    Flexible hours

    Whistler Partners

    Sunnyvale, CA
    4 days ago
  • Life Sciences Corporate Transactional Associate Silicon Valley, United States | Posted on 04/07/2026 Life...  ...work on corporate transactions for venture-backed private companies and public...  ...sit at the intersection of venture capital, capital markets, M&A, and healthcare... 
    Venture capital

    Advocates Legal Recruiting

    Palo Alto, CA
    2 days ago
  •  .... Position Overview Our Corporate practice is seeking associates with four to five years of...  ...emerging companies and venture financing. The position is...  ...Advising emerging companies and startups through all stages of...  ...closely with venture capital firms on investments and... 
    Venture capital
    Work at office

    WilmerHale

    Palo Alto, CA
    3 days ago
  • BCG Attorney Search is seeking a Corporate Associate Attorney to provide legal advice on corporate matters in Palo Alto, California. The...  ...candidate will assist clients including private equity and venture capital firms. Responsibilities include advising on mergers and... 
    Venture capital
    Remote job
    2 days per week

    BCG Attorney Search

    Palo Alto, CA
    2 days ago
  • $111.4k - $153.15k

    Samsung Ventures America (SVA) represents the U.S. arm of Samsung...  ...ranging from nascent‑stage startups to advanced pre‑IPO...  ...prior experience in Venture Capital/Corporate Venture Capital (VC/CVC). It...  ...growth for both Samsung and associated startups. An inherent passion... 
    Venture capital
    Work at office

    VC Stack

    Mountain View, CA
    4 days ago
  •  ...with a rapidly growing, company-side venture group that launched just three years ago and...  ...advising more than 20 unicorn startups, along with a tight roster of repeat-...  ...This is a standout opportunity for a corporate associate who wants sophisticated venture and strategic... 
    Venture capital
    Remote work

    Whistler Partners

    Santa Clara, CA
    4 days ago
  • $240k - $350k

     ...Foley & Lardner is seeking a corporate associate with 2-5 years of relevant experience to join the Transactions Practice Group in our Silicon Valley office. The position will...  ...handling a mix of emerging companies & venture capital (ECVC) financing, M&A, private equity,... 
    Venture capital
    Work at office
    Local area

    Vibotek LLC

    Palo Alto, CA
    4 days ago
  • $310k - $420k

    DLA Piper is seeking a mid-level associate to join its corporate group in Palo Alto, focusing on emerging growth companies and the investors that...  ...requires at least four years of relevant experience in venture capital and M&A transactions. Responsibilities include legal research... 
    Venture capital

    DLA Piper

    Palo Alto, CA
    2 days ago
  • $260k - $365k

     ...Job Description Emerging Companies & Venture Capital Associate (3+ Years) – California Offices...  ...opportunity to work at the forefront of the startup and venture ecosystem. You’ll...  ...emerging companies, venture capital, or corporate transactions ~ Experience at a comparable... 
    Venture capital

    Direct Counsel

    Palo Alto, CA
    26 days ago
  •  ...marketGet instant notifications when new job openings matching "Venture Capital / Associate jobs in Los Altos, United States" are published.## About...  ...800M in assets under management, investing in early-stage startups globally across deep tech and climate solutions. Founded... 
    Venture capital
    Remote work

    InforCapital, partnership

    Los Altos, CA
    3 days ago
  • $310k - $420k

     ...Description Job Title: Midlevel to Senior Associate – Emerging Companies & Venture Capital Practice Area: Corporate Law – Startup Formation, Venture Financings, M&A, and...  ...Emerging Companies & Venture Capital (ECVC) group represents a dynamic portfolio of high-growth... 
    Venture capital
    Full time

    Percy Towers

    Palo Alto, CA
    1 day ago
  • $250k - $400k

    ECVC Associate (Emerging Companies / Venture Capital - 3+ Yrs Exp) Salary: $250,000 - $400,000 per year. Location: Palo...  ...for an attorney with 3-6 years of corporate transactional experience who has...  ...and investors. Associates in this group take on meaningful responsibility... 
    Venture capital
    Permanent employment
    Local area

    Australia-Employment

    Palo Alto, CA
    3 days ago
  • $310k - $420k

    Summary DLA Piper is seeking a mid‑level associate to join its corporate group. The associate will focus primarily on working with emerging growth...  ...representing both institutional investors and issuers in venture‑capital financings, as well as experience with M&A... 
    Venture capital
    Work at office
    Work from home

    DLA Piper LLP (US)

    Palo Alto, CA
    2 days ago
  • $260k - $390k

     ...Job Description Emerging Companies & Venture Capital Associate – AmLaw 100 Firm Location: Palo...  ...represents an AmLaw 100 firm seeking a Corporate Associate with 3–6 years of...  ...innovative companies ranging from early-stage startups to leading late-stage private... 
    Venture capital
    Full time

    Direct Counsel

    Palo Alto, CA
    2 days ago
  •  ...CVC/VC Associate, Carbon Neutrality & VC/CVC Startup Investment Ecosystems This global automotive company...  ...investment opportunities with the Corporate Venturing team. 30% of your time will focus...  ...in investment, venture capital, startups, and engineering technology... 
    Venture capital
    Relocation package
    3 days per week

    OSI Engineering

    Mountain View, CA
    1 day ago
  • $120k - $155k

    Founded in 2017, Toyota Ventures is a San Francisco Bay Area-based venture capital firm with $500M+ AUM that invests in early‑stage startups around the world in frontier and climate technologies...  ...growing and we are looking for an associate for the Toyota Ventures Frontier... 
    Venture capital
    Work experience placement
    Local area

    VC Stack

    Los Altos, CA
    4 days ago
  • $365k

     ...Job Description Job Description Corporate Associate / Of Counsel – Life Sciences & Technology...  ...throughout their lifecycle, from formation and venture financings through IPOs, public company...  ...companies ~ Background in venture capital financings, EC/VC transactions, IPOs,... 
    Venture capital
    Full time

    Direct Counsel

    Palo Alto, CA
    2 days ago
  • $310k - $420k

    DLA Piper LLP (US) seeks a mid-level associate for its corporate group in Palo Alto. The ideal candidate will have four years of experience in venture capital and M&A transactions, managing a variety of legal tasks. This role involves drafting legal documents, conducting... 
    Venture capital

    DLA Piper LLP (US)

    Palo Alto, CA
    2 days ago
  • $96.42k - $117.11k

     ...achieve. Together. Summary The Corporate Business Development & Marketing...  ...efforts of the Corporate practice group, with a focus on Emerging Growth & Venture Capital (EGVC) initiatives. They work...  ...venture capital market content (e.g., startup‑focused newsletters or thought... 
    Venture capital
    Work at office
    Immediate start
    Remote work
    Relocation
    Visa sponsorship
    Relocation package

    DLA Piper

    Palo Alto, CA
    3 days ago
  • Perkins Coie LLP, located in California, is searching for a Corporate Paralegal to join their Emerging Companies & Venture Capital practice group. The position requires at least 6 years of corporate paralegal experience, strong organizational skills, and knowledge of California... 
    Venture capital

    Perkins Coie LLP

    Palo Alto, CA
    4 days ago
  • $130k - $165k

     ...particular, the duties of the Associate/Senior Associate will be to...  ...academics, patient advocacy groups, biotechs, and entrepreneurs...  ...in the life sciences Venture capital Business development role...  ...in a biotech or life science startup Post-docs with some experience... 
    Venture capital
    Flexible hours

    GondolaBio Service Co, Inc.

    Palo Alto, CA
    8 days ago

Do you want to receive more vacancies?

Subscribe and receive similar vacancies to Corporate Associate, Startup and Venture Capital Group. Be the first to apply!