Emerging Growth & Venture Capital Associate Attorney - Professional Track

Job Description

Job Description

Emerging Growth & Venture Capital Associate Attorney (Professional Track, 5–8 Years)

Direct Counsel is seeking an Emerging Growth & Venture Capital Associate Attorney to join the corporate group of a leading global law firm as part of its Professional Track Attorney program. This position is open to candidates in all major U.S. offices, including Atlanta, Austin, Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, New York, Palo Alto, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Raleigh, Reston, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Short Hills, Washington, D.C., Wilmington, and Northfield.

Role Focus

The attorney will work with emerging growth companies and the institutional investors that support them, handling venture capital financings, M&A transactions, and a range of ongoing corporate governance matters.

Experience Requirements

Candidates should have 5 to 8 years of experience in emerging growth and venture capital work, including :

Preferred stock financings, bridge financings, and SAFE financings

Venture capital transactions using NVCA, Series Seed, and Y Combinator forms

M&A deal support and due diligence

Day-to-day governance for early-stage and high-growth companies

Am Law 100 experience is preferred.

Qualifications

JD from an accredited law school

Admission to practice in the relevant jurisdiction

Strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills

Ability to manage transactions and collaborate with teams

Excellent judgment, attention to detail, and client service orientation

Compensation & Benefits

Expected salary range : $150,000 – $300,000 , based on market, experience, and qualifications

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and hybrid work flexibility

Work Environment

The position offers a hybrid schedule with regular in-office presence and opportunities to work collaboratively while maintaining flexibility. The role also includes opportunities to supervise junior team members and engage in a supportive, growth-oriented environment.

This is a strong opportunity for a mid- to senior-level associate attorney seeking to focus on emerging companies, venture capital transactions, and related corporate work within a structured professional track model.