Emerging Companies & Venture Capital (ECVC) Associate

Position: Mid-to-Senior Level Associate – Emerging Companies & Venture Capital (ECVC)
Experience Level: 5–7 Years
Location: Open (San Francisco; Silicon Valley; New York)

About the Role

An elite corporate law firm is seeking an experienced associate to join its Emerging Companies and Venture Capital (ECVC) practice group. This is a high-impact opportunity to work with cutting-edge startups and the investors backing them. You will lead transactions and work directly with founders, CEOs, boards, and venture capital clients across a wide range of industries and growth stages.

Practice Focus

The ECVC team advises:

• Technology and high-growth companies from formation through IPO and beyond

• Venture capital and institutional investors in early- to late-stage financings

• Clients on corporate governance, strategic transactions, employment and equity matters, and regulatory compliance

Representative industries include:

• Artificial intelligence & machine learning

• Autonomous vehicles, aviation, and defense tech

• Digital health, wellness, and life sciences

• Fintech, big data, and SaaS

• Climate tech and cleantech

• Robotics, semiconductors, and web3

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 5–7 years of experience advising startups and venture investors at a top-tier law firm

• Strong transactional background in VC financings, company formations, and corporate governance

• Demonstrated interest in emerging growth industries

• Excellent communication and client management skills

• Proven ability to lead deals and work directly with key stakeholders

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $365,000 – $420,000 (based on experience/class year)

• Discretionary performance bonuses may be available

Benefits include:

• Healthcare for employee and dependents (including domestic partners)

• Monthly wellness reimbursements and 24/7 mental health support

• Fertility and family-building support (IVF, surrogacy, adoption, egg-freezing)

• Paid parental leave and parenting support concierge services

• Backup childcare, tutoring, and college coaching

• HSAs with firm contributions, FSAs, and pre-tax commuter/parking benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Voluntary insurance options (e.g., pet, ID theft, long-term care)

• Firm-paid CLE, bar exam fees, and bar dues