Emerging Companies & Venture Capital - Midlevel Associate Attorney

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record.

• Active Bar Admission in Washington, in good standing.

• 2-5 years of substantive experience in emerging company and venture capital matters.

• Demonstrated experience advising startup clients and venture capital funds on matters such as business formation, seed to later-stage financings, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate governance.

• Strong quantitative and Excel skills, with comfort managing financial and ownership structures (e.g., cap tables).

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to effectively manage both internal and external client relationships.

• Prior experience at an AmLaw 100 or similarly sophisticated law firm strongly preferred.

• Proactive, entrepreneurial mindset and team-oriented approach.

• Counsel founders and startups throughout the company lifecycle, including entity formation, equity financings, and exit transactions.

• Represent venture capital and strategic investors in funding transactions and portfolio management.

• Draft, review, and negotiate a range of corporate documents, including term sheets, stock purchase agreements, and investor rights agreements.

• Provide guidance on corporate governance, equity compensation, and compliance issues.

• Work closely with partners and senior associates on high-growth client portfolios and fast-paced transactions.

• Contribute to client development efforts and knowledge-sharing within the ECVC team.

This is a unique opportunity to join a collegial and entrepreneurial office within a nationally renowned ECVC practice. You’ll collaborate closely with respected practitioners in a supportive environment where innovation is valued, and professional development is actively encouraged. The practice offers meaningful client engagement from day one, exposure to industry-defining companies, and the chance to work on complex, cutting-edge legal matters shaping the tech and startup ecosystems.

Competitive compensation: Includes an expected annual salary range of $235,000 to $365,000, commensurate with experience, and eligibility for a discretionary bonus. 

Comprehensive benefits package: Includes medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance, parental leave, PTO, emergency childcare and elder care, and a 401(k) plan.

Additional perks: breast milk delivery services for traveling attorneys, adoption assistance, pet insurance, commuter benefits, a sabbatical program, tuition assistance (529 College Savings Plan), and more.

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, law school transcript, and deal sheet.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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