Private Companies Atty: 4th-6th year; National

Overview

Cooley is seeking 4th–6th year associates to join its elite private companies team, advising disruptive companies and the investors who fund them. Associates with at least four years of substantial experience working with early-stage and growth-stage companies are encouraged to apply. Ideal candidates will have deep experience counseling venture-backed companies on general corporate matters throughout their growth cycle, including venture capital financings and liquidity events.

This is an opportunity to join a growing national team that advises some of the most prominent high-growth companies and their investors. In parallel with client work, associates will have the opportunity to build and run a practice, participate in speaking engagements, and contribute to the development of Cooley’s national private companies platform. Candidates should have experience in the corporate department of a national or international law firm and demonstrate a strong academic record from a nationally recognized law school.

EOE.

• Advise venture-backed companies on general corporate matters throughout their growth cycle.
• Assist with venture capital financings and liquidity events.
• Build and run a private companies practice, participate in speaking engagements, and contribute to the firm’s national platform.

• At least four years of substantial experience with early-stage and growth-stage companies.
• Deep experience counseling venture-backed companies on general corporate matters.
• Experience in the corporate department of a national or international law firm.
• Strong academic record from a nationally recognized law school.
• EOE.

The expected annual pay range for this position is $310,000 - $390,000. Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate.

• Medical, dental, vision coverage; health savings account (with applicable medical plan); flexible spending accounts for dependent care and health; pre-tax commuter benefits.
• Firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, and short-term medical benefits.
• Vacations: four weeks per year; sick time: two weeks per year; 10 paid holidays.
• Parental leave and fertility benefits; detailed benefits orientation.

• Seniority level:
  Associate
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Legal
• Industries:
  Law Practice

Note:

This listing includes competitive compensation and benefits information and references to relocation and geographic variance where applicable.