PRIVATE EQUITY SR. ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

Locations: CA (San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Los Angeles, Santa Monica)

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Our client, a premier AmLaw 50 firm, is seeking a skilled Senior Associate Attorney to join its Venture Capital Debt practice within the broader Debt Finance group. This is a unique opportunity to advise on high-impact financing transactions for some of the most innovative emerging growth companies and their investors, while collaborating across top-tier corporate, M&A, and venture capital teams in a dynamic, tech-forward environment.

Candidate Profile

• JD from a top-tier law school with a strong academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in California, in good standing, or eligibility to obtain admission promptly.
• 6+ years of substantive experience representing early- and late-stage companies, borrowers, or their investors in venture debt, growth capital, and similar financing transactions.
• Transactional Experience: Strong background in negotiating and drafting loan agreements and related credit documents, with a deep understanding of venture capital and emerging growth financing structures.
• Familiarity with using AI tools to support document preparation, term sheet markups, and credit agreement analysis.
• Prior experience at an AmLaw 100 or similarly sophisticated firm preferred.
• Soft Skills: Excellent legal drafting, deal execution, and client communication abilities, with a high level of attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple matters efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise borrowers and their investors on venture debt, growth capital, and similar financing structures across the startup and emerging growth ecosystem.
• Draft, review, and negotiate loan agreements, collateral documents, closing deliverables, and related credit documents.
• Support deal execution across all stages of the transaction, from structuring through closing.
• Contribute to internal form development and implementation of AI-assisted tools to improve process efficiency and document automation.
• Collaborate with attorneys across the firm’s corporate, M&A, life sciences, and venture capital practices to deliver seamless, strategic client solutions.

Why Join Us?

This is a rare opportunity to join a well-respected Venture Capital Debt practice within a prestigious law firm. You’ll work with pioneering companies and leading investors at the forefront of innovation, gaining deep experience in cutting-edge financing deals. The firm’s commitment to legal tech, including AI-enabled platforms, ensures that you’ll be practicing at the leading edge of efficiency and sophistication. This is a collaborative team of exceptional attorneys who are deeply invested in your development and success. The firm’s culture prioritizes mentorship, innovation, and long-term career growth, offering the resources of a global platform with the feel of a close-knit team.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: Annual base salary is expected to start at $390,000+, depending on experience, qualifications, and market factors.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; 401(k) plan; paid maternal and paternal leave; generous vacation and time off; wellness initiatives; and commuter benefits.
• Additional Perks: Include pet insurance, tuition reimbursement, FSA/HSA accounts, Dependent Care FSA, long term care, Health Advocate, a range of reproductive health benefits, and a concierge program, among others.

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit a resume, law school transcript, and cover letter for consideration.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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