What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emerging Companies & Venture Capital Associate (ECVC / Corporate Transactions) position at Direct Counsel?
Direct Counsel is seeking an Emerging Companies & Venture Capital Associate with 4–7 years of experience to join a growing national ECVC practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who enjoys working with startups, growth-stage companies, venture capital investors, and founders on a broad range of corporate and financing transactions.
The ideal candidate will have experience advising emerging companies throughout their lifecycle, from formation and fundraising through strategic transactions and exits.
Locations
- Los Angeles, CA
- Orange County, CA
- San Francisco, CA
Responsibilities
- Advise emerging growth companies and venture-backed businesses on day-to-day corporate matters
- Represent companies and investors in venture capital and private financing transactions
- Draft and negotiate:
- Preferred equity financing documents
- SAFEs
- Convertible notes
- Investment documents
- Acquisition agreements
- Corporate governance documents
- Assist clients with company formation and organizational matters
- Support mergers and acquisitions, strategic investments, and other corporate transactions
- Manage transaction processes from inception through closing
- Advise clients regarding federal securities law compliance and corporate governance matters
- Prepare board materials, resolutions, minutes, and equity incentive documentation
- Collaborate with attorneys across a national corporate platform on sophisticated transactions
Qualifications
- 4–7 years of corporate transactional experience
- Experience representing emerging companies, startups, venture capital funds, or growth-stage businesses
- Experience with:
- Preferred equity financings
- SAFEs
- Convertible notes
- Private securities offerings
- Corporate formation and governance matters
- Experience handling mergers and acquisitions and strategic investment transactions
- Knowledge of federal securities laws, regulations, and exchange requirements
- Experience maintaining governance policies, board materials, committee charters, and equity incentive programs
- Strong drafting, negotiation, communication, and project management skills
- Solid understanding of business and financial fundamentals
- Ability to manage multiple complex matters simultaneously
- AmLaw 100 experience preferred
- Strong academic credentials from an accredited law school
- Active California Bar admission required
Compensation & Benefits
- Expected salary range: $285,000 – $370,000
- Compensation is determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic market, and other relevant factors
- Performance- and hours-based bonus opportunities
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Opportunity to work with startups, venture-backed companies, founders, and investors across a variety of industries
- Significant client exposure and hands-on responsibility
- Professional development and mentorship opportunities
- Clear path for long-term career growth and advancement
Why This Opportunity
- Work with innovative startups and emerging growth companies
- Advise clients throughout the full company lifecycle, from formation to exit
- Handle sophisticated venture capital financings and M&A transactions
- Collaborate with a nationally recognized corporate practice
- Gain meaningful responsibility and direct client interaction in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment
Direct Counsel is committed to connecting exceptional legal talent with premier law firms and fostering inclusive hiring practices.
Salary : $285,000 - $370,000