What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mid-Level/Senior ECVC Associate position at Advocates Legal Recruiting?
Serve as trusted counsel to startups and emerging growth companies from incorporation through exit, as well as to venture and growth equity funds that invest in them.
Lead and support venture financings, SAFE and convertible rounds, preferred equity deals, and secondary transactions.
Advise founders and boards on corporate governance, cap table issues, and strategic transactions, including acquisitions and portfolio company exits.
Work on matters that touch AI, Web3, blockchain, crypto, metaverse, and other frontier technologies, often with cross-practice input from the firm’s nationally ranked fintech, technology, and digital assets teams.
Operate as part of an integrated ECVC platform with partners and associates across the West Coast and New York handling thousands of financings from pre-seed through growth stages.
At least 4 years of ECVC, startup, or venture-side experience from a peer AmLaw platform or highly regarded boutique.
Significant experience running or heavily staffing venture financings and other private company transactions, including drafting and negotiating core deal documents.
Familiarity with or interest in regulatory and strategic issues around AI, Web3, blockchain, crypto, metaverse, and other next-generation technologies.
Strong writing, judgment, and client-handling skills, with the ability to manage concurrent workstreams for sophisticated founders, boards, and investors.
Bar admission: California for SF / Silicon Valley / LA and New York for NYC, or a clear path to admission.
Why This Role
Tech-forward ECVC platform. The firm is regularly recognized in Chambers for venture capital, startups, technology, and fintech, including rankings that highlight its work in VC financings, corporate governance, M&A, AI, and blockchain.
Frontier technology matters. You will work with companies and investors across AI / ML, generative AI, digital assets, and emerging fintech models, backed by dedicated AI, blockchain, and digital assets teams.
Culture with receipts. The firm has been named to Fortune’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” list for 23 consecutive years, as well as multiple Great Place to Work and Best Workplaces categories, reflecting a sustained investment in professional development and mentoring.
National platform, local teams. ECVC partners and associates collaborate across offices with a deep bench on the West Coast and in New York, providing a wide client base and steady flow of financings and exits.
Compensation and benefits. Market AmLaw scale, with a posted base salary range of $310,000 to $420,000 annually, plus discretionary bonus, 401(k), robust health benefits, and paid leave programs.
If your practice fits this profile and you want a confidential look at how this platform could elevate your ECVC work, send your resume, deal sheet, and law school transcript to our recruiting team or message me directly to discuss next steps. All inquiries will be handled in strict confidence.
Salary : $310,000 - $420,000