Corporate Associate Attorney – Startup & Venture Capital

Corporate Associate Attorney Startup & Venture Capital

Location: Los Angeles CA (Hybrid) - Bay Area offices (Mountain View or San Francisco) Seattle Santa Monica or Boston.
Compensation: $260000 $390000 base bonus full benefits
Employment Type: Full-Time Direct Placement
Visa Sponsorship: Not available

About the Opportunity

HireNow Staffing is partnering with a nationally recognized Am Law 100 firm to identify a seasoned Corporate Associate Attorney to join its Startup & Venture Capital practice. This is a highly selective opportunity for attorneys who thrive at the intersection of innovation finance and growth-stage strategyand who want direct exposure to founders venture investors and high-impact transactions.

The practice advises emerging companies from formation through liquidity events working closely with leading venture capital firms strategic investors and management teams. Attorneys in this group are deeply embedded in their clients growth stories often serving as long-term advisors rather than transactional specialists.

This role is well-suited for attorneys with strong academic pedigrees law firm training and demonstrated stability who are ready to take on meaningful responsibility in a fast-paced intellectually demanding environment.

What Youll Do

• Advise startups and emerging growth companies throughout their lifecycle from formation and early financing through scale exit or acquisition

• Represent venture capital firms and institutional investors in equity financings and related transactions

• Draft review and negotiate a broad range of corporate and transactional documents including:

  • Venture financing documents

  • Stockholder and investor agreements

  • Governance and equity incentive arrangements

  • Commercial and strategic agreements relevant to high-growth companies

• Serve as a trusted advisor to founders and executive teams providing practical business-oriented legal guidance

• Collaborate closely with partners and cross-practice teams on complex transactions

• Stay current on market trends affecting startups venture capital and emerging technologies

Required Qualifications (Strictly Enforced)

• Law school graduation years: only

• 3 years of corporate law experience with a clear focus on startups venture capital or emerging growth companies

• Training at a top-tier law firm (Am Law 100/200 strongly preferred)

• Stellar academic credentials from an accredited law school

• Strong drafting negotiation and transactional experience

• Excellent written oral and interpersonal communication skills

• Admission to the applicable state bar or eligibility to sit for or waive into the bar

Preferred Qualifications (Highly Valued)

• Experience advising technology and/or life sciences companies

• Meaningful exposure to venture-backed company representations

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple transactions concurrently with minimal supervision

• Stable career progression with strong references

• In-house experience is welcome only if paired with prior law firm training

Why This Role Stands Out

• Work directly with founders investors and high-growth companies shaping the future of innovation

• Exposure to market-leading venture capital transactions across multiple industries

• Competitive compensation at the top of the market plus bonus and comprehensive benefits

• Hybrid flexibility while remaining embedded in a collaborative high-caliber legal team

• Long-term career growth within a nationally respected Startup & Venture Capital platform

HireNow Staffing Disclaimer

HireNow Staffing is acting as a direct placement partner for this role. All candidate information is handled confidentially and evaluated against defined requirements. This job description outlines the general scope of responsibilities and qualifications; duties may evolve based on client needs and practice demands. Only candidates meeting the stated core qualifications will be considered for interview.