ECVC Associate (3-6 Yrs Exp)

Founder-Focused Practice with Direct Deal Exposure and Career Growth

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Salary: $250,000 - $375,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are a full-service law firm committed to helping businesses, institutions, and individuals navigate complex legal and business challenges. Our attorneys and professional staff work collaboratively across a wide range of practice areas, providing practical guidance and thoughtful solutions tailored to each client's goals. We foster an environment that values professionalism, teamwork, and continuous learning, allowing our people to develop meaningful careers while working on sophisticated matters. By combining strong technical skills with a client-focused approach, we strive to deliver high-quality service and build long-term relationships based on trust, responsiveness, and results.

Why join us?

We believe professional growth is strongest when people are given meaningful responsibility, access to experienced mentors, and opportunities to contribute from day one. Our culture encourages collaboration, knowledge sharing, and the development of practical skills through challenging work and ongoing training. We support our team members in building rewarding careers while maintaining balance and pursuing personal interests outside the office. In addition to serving clients on complex matters, we encourage involvement in community-focused and service-oriented initiatives that allow our people to make a broader impact. We are committed to creating a workplace where talented professionals can grow, contribute, and build lasting careers alongside supportive colleagues.

Job Details

We are seeking an associate attorney to join a collaborative corporate practice focused on supporting innovative businesses, entrepreneurs, and investment groups throughout the business lifecycle. In this role, we advise clients on formation, governance, financing transactions, strategic growth initiatives, and day-to-day corporate matters. Attorneys in this practice work closely with clients from early-stage development through significant growth milestones while partnering with colleagues across multiple corporate disciplines on complex and sophisticated matters.

Responsibilities

Advise privately held and growth-oriented companies on corporate formation, structure, governance, and operational matters
Counsel founders, management teams, and investors on legal and strategic issues throughout the company lifecycle
Draft, review, and negotiate equity financing transaction documents
Assist with venture and growth-stage financing transactions from initial structuring through closing
Advise clients regarding convertible securities and other early-stage funding arrangements
Support corporate transactions involving technology-focused and innovation-driven businesses
Assist with equity compensation matters, including incentive plan implementation and administration
Conduct legal due diligence and prepare corporate records and governance documentation
Collaborate with attorneys across corporate, transactional, and regulatory practices on client matters
Provide practical guidance on ongoing corporate and commercial issues facing growing businesses

Qualifications

Juris Doctor degree and strong academic credentials
Approximately 3-6 years of corporate transactional experience
Experience representing privately held companies, founders, investors, or growth-oriented businesses
Strong drafting, negotiation, and client counseling skills
Experience handling financing transactions and related corporate documentation
Ability to manage multiple matters while maintaining attention to detail
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Comfortable working directly with clients and advising business stakeholders

Requirements

Licensed and in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
Meaningful experience with corporate governance and business entity matters
Experience drafting and negotiating transaction documents in connection with private financings
Familiarity with venture-backed or emerging company environments
Understanding of equity incentive arrangements and capitalization matters
Knowledge of corporate organizational documents and shareholder agreements
Experience advising both companies and investors is strongly preferred
Familiarity with market-standard financing structures and transaction workflows is preferred
Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment

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