Pernini Legal, LLC
Emerging Companies & Venture Capital - Midlevel Associate Attorn
Pernini Legal, LLC, Seattle, Washington, United States, 98199
EMERGING COMPANIES & VENTURE CAPITAL ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY / MID-LEVEL
Location: Seattle, WA
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Our client, a prestigious
AmLaw 50
firm, is seeking a talented
Mid-Level Associate Attorney
to join its dynamic
Emerging Companies & Venture Capital
(
ECVC
)
practice
in
Seattle
(link removed) This is an outstanding opportunity to be part of a nationally respected team that advises cutting-edge startups, high-growth companies, and leading venture capital funds on complex and strategic transactions throughout the business lifecycle.
Candidate Profile:
JD
from a
top-tier law school
with an
excellent academic record (link removed)>
Active Bar Admission in Washington , in good standing.
2-5 years
of substantive experience in
emerging company and
venture capital matters (link removed)>
Demonstrated experience advising startup clients and venture capital funds on matters such as
business formation ,
seed to later-stage financings ,
mergers and acquisitions , and
corporate governance (link removed)>
Strong quantitative and Excel skills, with comfort managing financial and ownership structures (e.g., cap tables).
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to effectively manage both internal and external client relationships.
Prior experience at an
AmLaw 100
or similarly sophisticated law firm
strongly preferred (link removed)>
Proactive, entrepreneurial mindset and team-oriented approach.
Key Responsibilities:
Counsel founders and startups
throughout the company lifecycle , including entity formation, equity financings, and exit transactions.
Represent venture capital and strategic investors
in funding transactions and portfolio management.
Draft, review, and negotiate
a range of corporate documents, including term sheets, stock purchase agreements, and investor rights agreements.
Provide guidance on
corporate governance ,
equity compensation , and
compliance issues (link removed)>
Work closely with partners and senior associates on high-growth client portfolios and fast-paced transactions.
Contribute to client development efforts and knowledge-sharing within the ECVC team.
Why Join Us? This is a unique opportunity to join a collegial and entrepreneurial office within a
nationally renowned ECVC practice (link removed) Youll collaborate closely with respected practitioners in a supportive environment where innovation is valued, and professional development is actively encouraged. The practice offers meaningful client engagement from day one, exposure to
industry-defining companies , and the chance to work on complex, cutting-edge legal matters
shaping the tech and startup ecosystems (link removed)>
Compensation & Benefits: Competitive compensation : Includes an expected annual salary range of
$235,000 to $365,000 , commensurate with experience, and eligibility for a discretionary
bonus (link removed)
Comprehensive benefits package : Includes medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance, parental leave, PTO, emergency childcare and elder care, and a 401(k) plan.
Additional perks : breast milk delivery services for traveling attorneys, adoption assistance, pet insurance, commuter benefits, a sabbatical program, tuition assistance (529 College Savings Plan), and more.
Application Requirements: Interested candidates should submit a
resume ,
cover letter ,
law school transcript , and
deal sheet (link removed)>
Our client is an
Equal Opportunity Employer (link removed)>
#LI-DNP
Our client, a prestigious
AmLaw 50
firm, is seeking a talented
Mid-Level Associate Attorney
to join its dynamic
Emerging Companies & Venture Capital
(
ECVC
)
practice
in
Seattle
(link removed) This is an outstanding opportunity to be part of a nationally respected team that advises cutting-edge startups, high-growth companies, and leading venture capital funds on complex and strategic transactions throughout the business lifecycle.
Candidate Profile:
JD
from a
top-tier law school
with an
excellent academic record (link removed)>
Active Bar Admission in Washington , in good standing.
2-5 years
of substantive experience in
emerging company and
venture capital matters (link removed)>
Demonstrated experience advising startup clients and venture capital funds on matters such as
business formation ,
seed to later-stage financings ,
mergers and acquisitions , and
corporate governance (link removed)>
Strong quantitative and Excel skills, with comfort managing financial and ownership structures (e.g., cap tables).
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to effectively manage both internal and external client relationships.
Prior experience at an
AmLaw 100
or similarly sophisticated law firm
strongly preferred (link removed)>
Proactive, entrepreneurial mindset and team-oriented approach.
Key Responsibilities:
Counsel founders and startups
throughout the company lifecycle , including entity formation, equity financings, and exit transactions.
Represent venture capital and strategic investors
in funding transactions and portfolio management.
Draft, review, and negotiate
a range of corporate documents, including term sheets, stock purchase agreements, and investor rights agreements.
Provide guidance on
corporate governance ,
equity compensation , and
compliance issues (link removed)>
Work closely with partners and senior associates on high-growth client portfolios and fast-paced transactions.
Contribute to client development efforts and knowledge-sharing within the ECVC team.
Why Join Us? This is a unique opportunity to join a collegial and entrepreneurial office within a
nationally renowned ECVC practice (link removed) Youll collaborate closely with respected practitioners in a supportive environment where innovation is valued, and professional development is actively encouraged. The practice offers meaningful client engagement from day one, exposure to
industry-defining companies , and the chance to work on complex, cutting-edge legal matters
shaping the tech and startup ecosystems (link removed)>
Compensation & Benefits: Competitive compensation : Includes an expected annual salary range of
$235,000 to $365,000 , commensurate with experience, and eligibility for a discretionary
bonus (link removed)
Comprehensive benefits package : Includes medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance, parental leave, PTO, emergency childcare and elder care, and a 401(k) plan.
Additional perks : breast milk delivery services for traveling attorneys, adoption assistance, pet insurance, commuter benefits, a sabbatical program, tuition assistance (529 College Savings Plan), and more.
Application Requirements: Interested candidates should submit a
resume ,
cover letter ,
law school transcript , and
deal sheet (link removed)>
Our client is an
Equal Opportunity Employer (link removed)>
#LI-DNP