Emerging Companies & Venture Capital Associate Attorney - Junior

Job Description

One of Fortune’s Best Places to Work, Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP – an international law firm – is seeking an ECVC associate to join its expanding ECVC group in Los Angeles, San Francisco, or Palo Alto. The practice focuses on representing innovative companies throughout their lifecycle (business formation, financing transactions, and mergers and acquisitions) as well as funds that invest in them. Clients range from newly-formed startups to multi‑billion dollar technology market leaders. Candidates must have at least two years of experience, preferably at a comparable law firm, strong written and verbal communication skills, stellar academic credentials and references, and quantitative and Excel skills are preferred. To apply, please attach a cover letter, resume, deal sheet, and law school transcript.

Responsibilities

• Represent innovative companies throughout their lifecycle: business formation, financing transactions, and mergers and acquisitions.
• Represent funds that invest in these companies.

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience, preferably at a comparable law firm.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Stellar academic credentials and references.
• Quantitative and Excel skills are preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation range: $235,000 to $260,000 annually (dependent on qualifications and experience).
• Annual discretionary bonus, 401(k) plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Personal medical and parental leave, up to ten paid holidays, and family care benefits.

Equal Opportunity and Fair Chance Statement

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act. Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, social and recreational activities, and termination.