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Latham & WatkinsPosted 1 month ago

Associate - Corporate - Emerging Companies, Growth Equity & Private Capital (Innovation Economy)

$1,040,000–$1,040,000 year

On-siteSan Francisco, California, United States or Redwood City, California, United States

Full TimeEntry LevelEnterprise

Job Summary

Lead transaction execution and manage deal processes for venture capital, growth equity, and private capital transactions ranging from seed financings to late-stage exits. Draft and negotiate principal transaction documents while serving as the day-to-day contact for founders, executives, boards, and investment professionals. Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across practices and offices to deliver sophisticated advice on M&A, structured liquidity, and corporate governance for technology, AI, and life sciences companies. Mentor junior associates and contribute directly to business development and long-term client relationship cultivation within the Innovation Economy team.

Required Qualifications

  • 3–7 years of experience at a leading law firm
  • Significant experience with venture capital, growth equity, private company financings, emerging companies, private equity, or related corporate transactions
  • California bar admission (or eligibility for admission)
  • Excellent drafting, negotiation, and project management skills
  • Strong academic credentials
  • Outstanding written and oral communication abilities
  • Strong entrepreneurial spirit
  • desire to make meaningful contributions to the growth of a practice
  • Lead transaction execution and manage deal processes
  • Draft and negotiate principal transaction documents
  • Serve as day-to-day contacts for founders, executives, boards, and investment professionals
  • Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across practices and offices
  • Mentor junior associates and help build the next generation of the practice
  • Participate directly in business development and long-term client relationships
  • Candidates whose experience has focused on venture financings, private equity, M&A, or capital markets
  • interested in building a market-leading growth equity and private capital practice within the Innovation Economy

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