U.S. Corporate & Venture Finance Associate Attorney

Pay: $220,000.00 - $325,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a high-level corporate practice focused on sophisticated U.S. and cross-border transactions.
• Work directly with technology companies, venture funds, private equity investors, and institutional clients.
• Take real ownership of deals instead of being limited to narrow support work.
• Gain exposure to venture financings, securities offerings, M&A, IPO-related matters, and China-U.S. transactions.
• Build your career with strong partner mentorship, meaningful client contact, and long-term leadership potential.
• Be part of a growing Silicon Valley office with access to an established international legal platform.

Location: This is an on-site role based in Silicon Valley, California. Priority will be given to candidates who can work from the office locally, although exceptional candidates may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Note: Qualified candidates should have 3+ years of U.S. transactional experience involving venture capital, private equity, securities offerings, corporate finance, or related corporate transactions. California Bar admission is preferred, but exceptional candidates may still be considered.

About Us

We are a growing international law firm with a sophisticated corporate practice serving technology companies, venture funds, investors, and businesses involved in complex U.S. and cross-border transactions. Our team combines strong legal judgment with practical business insight, giving clients commercially focused guidance on high-stakes matters. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Lead and support venture capital, growth equity, private equity, and corporate finance transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate term sheets, purchase agreements, investor rights agreements, financing documents, and related transaction materials.
• Manage deal execution from start to finish, including due diligence, closing checklists, transaction coordination, and client communication.
• Advise companies, investors, and funds on U.S. corporate governance, securities law compliance, and financing structures.
• Support M&A transactions, IPO-related matters, cross-border capital markets work, and inbound/outbound investment activity.
• Work closely with partners across U.S. and international offices on complex corporate matters.
• Communicate directly with clients and help drive transactions forward in a fast-moving deal environment.

Qualifications

• J.D. or LLM from an accredited U.S. law school.
• 3+ years of U.S. transactional legal experience at a law firm or in-house legal department.
• Experience with venture capital, private equity, corporate finance, securities offerings, M&A, or emerging companies work.
• Strong understanding of U.S. corporate governance, securities regulations, and transaction documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple active transactions and shifting priorities.
• Strong drafting, communication, analytical, and client-service skills.
• California Bar admission preferred.
• Mandarin language skills strongly preferred.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• You will work on sophisticated, high-value transactions with real client exposure.
• You will not be boxed into a narrow role; you will have the chance to run deals and build judgment.
• You will be part of a collaborative, international team with strong mentorship and long-term growth potential.
• You will work with innovative companies, investors, and cross-border clients in one of the world's most important technology markets.
• You will have a meaningful opportunity to grow into a leadership role as the Silicon Valley office continues expanding.

JPC-1066

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must haves: CA bar license (any bar license will be reviewed), 3+ years of U.S. corporate transactional experience ( involving venture capital, private equity, securities offerings, corporate finance, emerging companies, or M&A)

• Nice to haves: referred California Bar admission, Mandarin fluency, Silicon Valley/Bay Area availability, and experience with China-U.S. cross-border transactions.

• Additional context: Relocation- [likely]. Packages - [likely]

• Salary Bands:

  • 3 years relevant experience: $220k–$250k

  • 4 years relevant experience: $250k–$280k

  • 5+ years relevant experience: $280k–$325k+

  • Exceptional CA-barred, Mandarin-fluent, BigLaw/ECVC candidate: $300k+ may be necessary

Submission Email: Name / Sara and Melody -

sara.shao@hankunlaw.com

melody.he@hankunlaw.com

Quick Recruiter Reference

International full-service law firm seeking a mid-level U.S. Corporate & Venture Finance Associate for its Silicon Valley office. Role focuses on VC/PE financings, securities offerings, M&A, corporate governance, and China-U.S. cross-border transactions. Best fit is a 3+ year corporate transactional attorney with venture finance, emerging companies, PE, securities, or M&A experience.

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