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Transactions Associate Attorney

Direct Counsel

San Francisco, CA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$260,000–$390,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accredited Business Accountants (ABA), Analysis Skills, Attorney, Capital Markets, Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Due Diligence, Financial Transactions, Interpersonal Skills, Legal, Mergers and Acquisitions, Negotiation Skills, Startup, Team Player, Transaction Processing/Management, Venture Capital
LOCATION
San Francisco, CA
POSTED
Today
Transactions Associate Attorney - Silicon Valley, San Francisco, or San Diego, California
Direct Counsel is seeking a Transactions Associate Attorney to join a highly respected Am Law firm in its Silicon Valley, San Francisco, or San Diego office.

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney with 3-5 years of experience handling a mix of emerging companies, venture capital, M&A, private equity, and general corporate matters. The successful candidate will join a dynamic and collaborative transactions practice supporting startups, growth-stage companies, investors, and established public and private companies.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Advise clients on emerging companies and venture capital financing transactions.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate financing documents, including preferred stock financings and related agreements.
  • Support mergers and acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, and other strategic transactions.
  • Assist with private equity and general corporate counseling matters.
  • Work on capital markets transactions and public company reporting matters, as applicable.
  • Provide day-to-day corporate counseling to startups, founders, and investors.
  • Conduct due diligence and support transaction execution from initial structuring through closing.
  • Collaborate with attorneys across practice groups on complex transactional matters.
  • Manage multiple deals and client matters in a fast-paced environment.
Qualifications:
  • J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
  • Active membership and good standing with the California Bar.
  • 3-5 years of experience in venture capital, emerging companies, and/or general corporate transactional work.
  • Experience with M&A, venture financings, and commercial transactions strongly preferred.
  • Capital markets and public company experience is a plus.
  • Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously.
  • Strong business judgment and client-service orientation.
  • Outstanding academic credentials.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a nationally recognized transactions practice that advises high-growth companies, investors, and established businesses on sophisticated corporate matters. Attorneys in this group benefit from meaningful client contact, hands-on deal experience, and a collaborative environment that supports long-term professional development.

Compensation: $260,000 - $390,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), disability and life insurance, adoption assistance, and dependent care support.

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