Corporate Associate / Of Counsel, Life Sciences and Technology

Job overview

The Corporate Associate / Of Counsel role is hybrid in Palo Alto, CA. The expected salary range is $365,000–$435,000 per year, with discretionary merit-based bonuses possible. The position joins an AmLaw 100 firm's life sciences and technology practice through a confidential search conducted by Direct Counsel. The attorney advises biotech and technology companies across their business lifecycle, from formation and venture financings to IPOs, public-company reporting, and strategic exits. The role leads sophisticated transactions and manages junior attorneys and support staff to serve clients through key corporate milestones.

What you'll do

• Advise emerging, venture-backed, and public companies
• lead corporate transactions
• support company formation, venture financings, IPOs, equity capital markets, public-company reporting, and strategic exits
• manage junior attorneys and support staff
• provide client management, drafting, and communication.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

corporate associate

of counsel

life sciences

technology

palo alto ca

direct counsel

corporate transactions

venture financings

ipos

public-company reporting

$365k–$435k annually

hybrid

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Healthcare coverage, retirement benefits, paid parental leave, wellness programs, professional development support, paid CLE and bar expenses, and additional employee benefits.

Why this role

Requires 5+ years of corporate transactional experience. Venture capital financings, IPOs, equity capital markets, and public-company reporting experience are preferred.

About the employer

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