Corporate Associate Attorney, Social Enterprise & Impact Investing

Job overview

The Corporate Associate Attorney, Social Enterprise & Impact Investing role is described as hybrid remote, with listed locations in New York, NY; San Diego, CA; and San Francisco, CA. Compensation is $260,000–$390,000 annually, depending on location, qualifications, and experience, plus a potential discretionary bonus. The role supports a nationally recognized social enterprise and impact investing practice at an Am Law firm. The attorney advises clients on corporate transactions, entity formation, governance, and structuring, and supports private investment and financing deals. By drafting and negotiating transactional documents and collaborating across practice areas, the associate helps clients pursue corporate and financing structures that advance social and environmental objectives.

What you'll do

• Advise clients on corporate transactions, entity formation, governance, and structuring
• support private equity, venture capital, growth equity, financing, secondary, and other private investment transactions
• draft, review, and negotiate transactional documents
• counsel boards and management teams on governance, fiduciary duties, and sustainability matters
• collaborate across legal practice areas
• develop legal and financing structures that advance social and environmental objectives.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

corporate associate attorney

social enterprise

impact investing

hybrid remote

new york ny

san diego ca

san francisco ca

$260k–$390k/year

corporate transactions

private equity

venture capital

corporate governance

transactional drafting

discretionary bonus

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Potential discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits.

Why this role

Requires 3–6 years of law firm experience in corporate transactions, governance, incorporation, and structuring; private investment transaction experience; and admission to the applicable state bar or eligibility for admission by waiver. Social enterprise or impact investing experience is preferred but not required.

About the employer

Direct Counsel is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.