Corporate Associate, Emerging Companies and Venture Capital

Job overview

The Corporate Associate, Emerging Companies and Venture Capital role is onsite in Palo Alto, CA, with hybrid remote noted in the listing. The expected annual salary range is $260,000–$390,000. The confidential search is for an AmLaw 100 firm’s Emerging Companies and Venture Capital practice. The associate advises founders, emerging growth companies, and venture investors across the lifecycle of high-growth businesses. The role supports clients through financings, company formations, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic transactions, with opportunities to lead deals and manage client relationships.

What you'll do

• Advise founders, emerging growth companies, and venture investors on venture financings, company formations, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic transactions
• lead deals and manage client relationships.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

corporate associate

emerging companies

venture capital

palo alto ca

direct counsel

full-time

transactional law

venture financings

mergers and acquisitions

company formations

client relationships

hybrid remote

$260k–$390k/year

paid cle and bar expenses

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

Three to six years of transactional experience sought; prior emerging companies experience is not required if the candidate has a strong transactional background.

About the employer

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