Emerging Companies & Venture Capital (ECVC) Associate Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Our client, a leading Am Law 50 firm, is seeking a highly skilled Emerging Companies & Venture Capital (ECVC) Associate with 4 to 8 years of experience (ONLY) in venture capital and / or mergers & acquisitions to join their nationally recognized ECVC practice. This is an exciting opportunity to work with some of the most innovative startups, investors, and high-growth companies across technology, life sciences, and emerging industries.

About the Role

As an ECVC Associate, you'll play a key role in advising founders, executives, boards, and investors on strategic transactions and governance matters. You'll lead deals, manage client relationships, and work closely with industry-shaping businesses from pre-seed to pre-IPO.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage venture financings, M&A transactions, and other complex corporate matters

Advise founders, CEOs, and management teams on company formation, capital raising, and exits

Counsel investors and venture capital firms on emerging growth opportunities

Work with clients across cutting-edge sectors, including AI, digital health, fintech, life sciences, defense tech, and gaming

Collaborate with top-tier colleagues across multiple offices in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment

Qualifications

4 to 8 years of corporate law experience focused on ECVC and / or M&A

Currently practicing at an Am Law 50 firm with relevant ECVC exposure

JD from a top 30 law school with strong academic credentials

Experience running transactions and advising on SAFEs, preferred stock financings, and corporate governance

Strong client management, communication, and leadership skills

Please do not share candidates who have moved 3+ times in a short period and who are not working for an Am 50 firm.