General Corporate Associate Attorney

Direct Counsel is seeking a General Corporate Associate to join an elite Am Law firm’s nationally recognized corporate practice in San Francisco.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a 1st–3rd year associate attorney to join a premier corporate team advising high-growth public and private companies across their full business lifecycle.

Position Overview

The ideal candidate will have experience handling a broad range of general corporate matters, with a strong foundation in representing emerging growth and established companies in strategic transactions and day-to-day corporate counseling.

This role offers exposure to a sophisticated client base, including innovative growth-stage and market-leading businesses, within one of the most highly regarded corporate platforms in the country.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise public and private company clients on a wide variety of general corporate matters
• Support venture financings, growth equity financings, and other strategic capital raises
• Assist with mergers, acquisitions, and other complex transactional matters
• Provide ongoing corporate governance and strategic business counseling
• Draft, review, and negotiate principal transaction documents
• Work closely with founders, executives, boards, and investors on critical growth initiatives

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of general corporate experience
• Experience representing high-growth companies strongly preferred
• Meaningful exposure to financings, M&A, and day-to-day corporate counseling
• Background in the corporate department of a national or international law firm
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and client-management skills
• Excellent academic credentials from a nationally recognized law school
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment serving sophisticated clients

Compensation & Benefits

The expected annual compensation range for this position is $225,000 – $260,000, with final offers based on experience, skillset, and market factors.

The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Life insurance, AD&D, LTD, and short-term medical benefits
• Four weeks of vacation and two weeks of sick time annually
• 10 paid holidays
• Generous parental leave and fertility benefits
• Backup care and dependent support resources

This is an exceptional opportunity for a junior corporate associate seeking best-in-class deal experience, top-tier mentorship, and long-term partnership-track development within a premier global platform.