Senior Corporate Attorney - Venture Capital & Emerging Companies | Mountain View, CA- 387175

Senior Corporate Attorney – Venture Capital & Emerging Companies | Mountain View, CA

Job ID: 387175

Base pay range : $150,000.00/yr - $250,000.00/yr

Practice area: Corporate - M&A, Corporate - Venture Capital / Emerging Companies

Keywords: Series A, Series B, convertible note, SAFE, cap table, startup, emerging growth, seed funding, equity round, term sheet, angel investor, venture financing, preferred stock, 409A valuation, founder representation, exit strategy

Location: Mountain View, CA

California Bar required. Partner-track position. This reputed California-based law firm has two offices in the state and focuses on corporate-securities, litigation, commercial law, and real estate, with a diverse and inclusive culture.

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Job Overview

A leading Am Law firm seeks an experienced Corporate Attorney in Mountain View with deep venture capital and emerging company experience. You’ll guide startups and investors from formation through late-stage financings and exits, drive strategic counseling, and manage complex transactions—ideal for a dealmaker pursuing Mountain View legal jobs with scale and impact.

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Key Responsibilities

• Advise on venture capital financings, mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate term sheets, stock purchase agreements, investor rights agreements, and related documents.
• Provide day-to-day corporate counseling on governance, equity structures, compliance, and scaling strategies.
• Lead legal due diligence and risk assessments; manage multi-party deal processes.
• Collaborate with tax, employment, IP, and regulatory teams to deliver end-to-end client solutions.
• Track market terms and evolving laws to keep clients ahead of trends.

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Qualifications

• 10+ years in corporate law with a focus on venture capital and emerging companies.
• Demonstrated record representing startups, venture funds, and growth investors across financings and M&A.
• Outstanding negotiation and drafting skills; comfort running multiple complex deals.
• Business-savvy client counseling and relationship management.
• JD from an accredited law school; California Bar required (active license).

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Culture & Firm Appeal

Join a California-rooted platform offering high-growth company work, partner access, and meaningful mentorship. The firm is known for collaborative teams and founder-friendly advice, with a clear path to leadership and a partner-track opportunity.

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Why This Role Is Unique

• Front-line responsibility on marquee VC and M&A matters.
• Direct advisory role with founders, boards, and venture funds.
• Opportunity to build a practice within a robust tech ecosystem.
• Support for business development and leadership growth.

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Call to Action

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Employment type: Full-time

Seniority level: Associate

Job function: Legal

Industries: Legal Services and Law Practice

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workforce.