Corporate Associate, San Francisco · Vault Top 10 Firm

Vault Top 10 global law firm expanding its market-leading Emerging Companies, Growth Equity & Private Capital practice in the San Francisco Bay Area. This practice advises founders, emerging growth companies, venture capital funds, growth equity investors, private equity sponsors, and institutional investors on sophisticated private capital transactions across every stage of the corporate lifecycle.

The work:

• Venture capital and growth equity financings representing both companies and investors
• Strategic and crossover investments
• M&A transactions involving private and venture-backed companies
• Pre-IPO counseling and capital markets preparation
• Preferred equity financings across all stages of company growth
• Complex cross-border private capital transactions
• Corporate governance and advisory for venture-backed and growth-stage companies

What they're looking for:

• 3-7 years of law firm experience in venture capital, growth equity, private company financings, emerging companies, private equity, or related corporate transactions
• California bar admission or eligibility for admission
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and project management skills
• Strong academic credentials and communication abilities
• Leadership ability and commitment to practice growth
• Interest in building client relationships and mentoring junior associates