Associate – Corporate (Emerging Companies & Venture Capital) – Bay Area

Job Description:

McDermott Will & Emery LLP is a leading international law firm with a diversified business practice representing commercial, industrial and financial enterprises both publicly and privately held. The Firm has a long history of social responsibility and supporting the communities in which our people live and work.

Our Bay Area Transactions group (with offices in Silicon Valley and San Francisco) is seeking to hire an Associate with 2–5 years of experience in the Emerging Companies/Venture Capital and  Mergers and Acquisitions areas.

APPLICATIONS MUST SUBMITTED THROUGH OUR ONLINE PORTAL OR THEY WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. DO NOT SUBMIT CANDIDATES TO ANY MCDERMOTT EMAIL ADDRESS. Questions can be directed to Renee Richford, Lateral Associate Recruiting Manager, at Rrichford@mwe.com.

Job Requirements:

• 2 to 5 years of experience in the Emerging Companies/Venture Capital and Mergers and Acquisitions areas
• Experience working with early-stage and other emerging companies, including in their general  corporate work and in their Seed and other Venture Capital equity financings
• Experience with M&A and general corporate work,  including  contract negotiations
• Basic knowledge of federal and state securities and related laws
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience working effectively within a deadline-driven environment
• Positive client-service attitude
• Detail oriented, with excellent organizational skills
• Exercises good judgment
• Ability to be flexible and adapt
• Ability to work effectively both within a team environment and independently
• Member in good standing of California bar
• Strong academic credentials

 Expected Pay Range for Associates: 2023/2022 Class Compensation Years: $215,000

                                                         2021 Class Compensation Years: $225,000

                                                          2020 Class Compensation Years: $250,000

                                                         2019 Class Compensation Years: $295,000

                                                           2018 Class Compensation Years: $345,000

                                                           2017 Class Compensation Years: $370,000

                                                           2016 Class Compensation Years: $400,000

                                                           2015 and more senior class compensation years: $415,000

 McDermott Will & Emery LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an Affirmative Action Employer(Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran).