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Associate - Emerging Companies Venture Capital

Advocates Legal Recruiting
Seattle, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/18/2026


Mid-level Emerging Companies & Venture Capital Associate
Seattle | $260,000 - $365,000 | 3 YOE

Our AmLaw 100 client—a top firm in the emerging companies and venture capital space—is seeking a mid-level associate to join its rapidly growing practice in Seattle. This firm represents some of the tech ecosystem's most innovative startups and market-shaping investors.

About the Role
This is a rare opportunity to work with industry-leading attorneys on the full lifecycle of venture-backed companies, from formation and early-stage financing to M&A and exits. You’ll advise high-growth startups and the VC funds that support them, handling complex, high-impact transactions in a highly collaborative, nationally integrated team.

Ideal Candidates Will Have:

  • 3–5 years of experience advising emerging growth companies and/or venture capital investors
  • Strong background in equity financings, corporate governance, and M&A
  • Prior experience at a top-tier law firm
  • Excellent academic credentials and references
  • Strong verbal/written communication and client management skills
  • A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset and the ability to manage multiple client relationships

Why You Should Apply:

  • Join a firm consistently ranked as one of Fortune’s "Best Places to Work" for over 20 years
  • Work with top-tier clients in a highly collaborative, inclusive, and entrepreneurial environment
  • Receive mentorship from nationally recognized leaders in the ECVC space
  • Enjoy a hybrid work model and a collegial office culture in any of the firm’s vibrant West Coast locations
  • Competitive compensation: $260,000 – $365,000 base salary, plus generous bonus and benefits

This is your chance to take your career to the next level at a firm that values innovation, excellence, and people. If you’re ready to do cutting-edge work with standout clients in the heart of the startup ecosystem, we want to hear from you.

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Salary : $260,000 - $365,000

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