ECVC Associate - Junior to Midlevel - San Francisco

Emerging Companies & Venture Capital Associate – Junior–Midlevel – San Francisco Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is seeking a junior to midlevel associate to join our Emerging Companies & Venture Capital (ECVC) practice in San Francisco. This associate will work closely with partners in the corporate group to support a growing practice representing emerging companies, founders, and venture capital investors. This role offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated transactions for innovative companies across the technology and startup ecosystem while developing strong client relationships and gaining meaningful responsibility on deal teams. Responsibilities Advise emerging growth companies and founders on corporate governance, entity formation, and day‑to‑day legal matters throughout the company lifecycle Support venture capital financings, including seed, Series A, and later‑stage equity financings Represent venture capital funds and other investors in venture investments Assist with strategic transactions involving emerging companies, including mergers, acquisitions, and secondary transactions Draft and negotiate transaction documents, including financing documents, governance materials, and investor rights agreements Work closely with founders and management teams on strategic and operational matters Collaborate with attorneys across the firm in areas such as technology transactions, privacy and security, and other corporate specialties Qualifications 2–4 years of experience in emerging companies, venture capital, or corporate transactional work at a law firm Experience with venture financings, startup formation, and general corporate matters preferred Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment Interest in working with technology companies, founders, and venture investors J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to the California Bar Compensation & Benefits Salary range: $215,000 to $290,000, adjusted based on education, training, experience, and other job‑related factors permitted by law Full‑time employees may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical insurance (with an optional Health Savings Account), dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, and disability Paid Time Off (PTO): full‑time employees receive sick leave benefits in accordance with the appropriate state Sick & Safe Leave Policy; attorneys generally take approximately three weeks of vacation annually, and the firm also provides 11 paid holidays each year Employees may participate in 401(k) retirement planning, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Available voluntary benefits include accident, life, disability, long‑term care, and pet insurance; commuter and transit programs are also available Full‑time employees may also be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus Equal Opportunity Employment Davis Wright Tremaine LLP embraces diversity, equity and inclusion. It brings out the best of what each individual has to offer and inspires us to build strong and lasting connections with each other, our clients, and our communities. We are committed to creating and cultivating a diverse workforce and inclusive environment where every employee has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. It is our policy to hire, promote, transfer, terminate, and make all employment‑related decisions without regard to an employee’s sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), race, color, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, religious creed, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, medical condition, military condition, military or veteran status or any other basis prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal laws. Davis Wright Tremaine provides reasonable accommodations for those who need them to complete the application or recruiting process and for employees who need reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of their positions due to a disability or for religious reasons. If you need to request accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please email View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Davis Wright Tremaine