Private Companies Associate Attorney Venture Capital & Emerging Companies

Job Description

Job Description

Private Companies Associate Attorney – Venture Capital & Emerging Companies | Reston, VA / Washington, DC

Direct Counsel is seeking a Private Companies Associate Attorney to join a nationally recognized law firm's elite Private Companies practice. This position is available in either the firm's Reston, VA or Washington, DC office and offers an exciting opportunity to advise innovative, high-growth companies and the investors who fund them.

The ideal candidate will have 3–6 years of substantial experience representing early-stage and growth-stage companies, particularly venture-backed businesses navigating various stages of their corporate lifecycle. Attorneys will work with prominent emerging companies and venture capital investors on sophisticated corporate matters, including venture capital financings, general corporate counseling, and liquidity events. This is an opportunity to join a growing national team and work alongside experienced attorneys advising some of the most notable companies and investors in the market.

Responsibilities:

• Represent early-stage, emerging, and growth-stage companies in a broad range of corporate matters.

• Advise venture-backed companies throughout their growth and development, from formation through later-stage financing and liquidity events.

• Counsel companies and investors on venture capital financings and related transactional matters.

• Provide ongoing general corporate advice and strategic guidance to high-growth businesses.

• Advise clients on corporate governance, business operations, and other matters arising throughout the company lifecycle.

• Represent investors in connection with investments in emerging and venture-backed companies.

• Collaborate with colleagues across the firm's national Private Companies practice to deliver sophisticated legal counsel.

Qualifications:

• 3–6 years of corporate transactional experience, with at least 3 years of substantial experience advising early-stage and growth-stage companies.

• Extensive experience counseling and advising venture-backed companies on general corporate matters throughout their growth cycle.

• Strong experience with venture capital financings and liquidity events.

• Prior experience in the corporate department of a national or international law firm.

• Excellent academic credentials, preferably from a nationally recognized law school.

• Strong transactional drafting, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.

• Ability to manage sophisticated client relationships and work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Compensation & Benefits:

The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $260,000–$390,000 , with final compensation dependent on geographic location, applicable experience, and skill set.

The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Health savings and flexible spending accounts.

• Life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, long-term disability, short-term medical benefits, and long-term care coverage.

• Four weeks of accrued vacation annually and two weeks of sick time.

• 10 paid holidays each year.

• Generous parental leave and fertility benefits.

• Backup care for children and adults, along with additional parental support resources.

• Pre-tax commuter benefits.

Office Locations: Reston, VA; Washington, DC.

Interested in Learning More?

Corporate attorneys with 3–6 years of experience advising early-stage, growth-stage, and venture-backed companies are encouraged to apply. Candidates with substantial venture capital financing and general corporate counseling experience are particularly encouraged to explore this opportunity. Please submit your resume to Direct Counsel for confidential consideration. We welcome the opportunity to discuss the position and how it may align with your career goals.