Transactions Associate

Location:

Silicon Valley, San Francisco, or New York

Duration:

Full-time

Description:

The client is seeking a Corporate Associate with 2-5 years of relevant experience to join their Transactions Practice Group in Silicon Valley, San Francisco, or New York . The ideal candidate will work on a variety of corporate matters, including emerging companies & venture capital (ECVC) financing , M&A , private equity , and general corporate counseling for both publicly and privately held companies, private equity funds, and other investors and entrepreneurs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handle venture capital/early-stage financings , mergers, acquisitions , dispositions , joint ventures , and other commercial transactions .
• Provide general corporate counseling to clients, ensuring strategic guidance for their business and transactional needs.
• Work in a collaborative environment , managing transactions and interacting directly with partners and clients.
• Draft sophisticated transactional documents and manage projects related to corporate matters.
• Develop client-facing relationships while supporting long‑term corporate practice growth.

Qualifications:

• 2-5 years of experience in corporate law , with significant exposure to venture capital financing, M&A, private equity, and general corporate counseling.
• Strong document drafting and project management skills .
• Exceptional writing and communication skills .
• Positive attitude, strong interpersonal skills , and an exceptional work ethic .
• Comfortable with direct client interaction and building relationships with partners.
• Must hold a JD from an ABA‑approved law school and be an active member of the Bar in the jurisdiction where the candidate is admitted to practice.