Transactions Associate

Company: Affinity Executive Search
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: February 17, 2025

Job Description:

Job description:A leading, highly regarded law firm is seeking talented and motivated Transactions Associates with 2-8 years of relevant corporate experience to join their dynamic Transactions Practice Group in Silicon Valley, San Francisco, New York, or Dallas. This is an exceptional opportunity to work with a collaborative and innovative team in a fast-paced, client-focused environment that emphasizes professional growth and career development.Key Responsibilities:

• Representing a diverse range of clients, including publicly and privately held companies, private equity funds, venture capital investors, entrepreneurs, and emerging growth companies.
• Handling venture capital and early-stage financings, mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, joint ventures, dispositions, and other sophisticated commercial transactions.
• Providing strategic general corporate counseling to clients across various industries, helping them navigate complex legal challenges.
• Managing all phases of transactions, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating transactional documents and leading due diligence efforts.
• Collaborating with partners, team members, and clients to deliver high-quality legal solutions.Candidate Profile:The ideal candidate is an exceptional corporate lawyer with a track record of delivering results in high-stakes, high-impact transactions. Required qualifications include:
  • 2-8 years of experience working in a corporate practice, focusing on emerging companies, venture capital, mergers and acquisitions, private equity, or general corporate matters.
  • Strong skills in document drafting, transactional project management, and negotiation.
  • A client-centric approach with the ability to establish and maintain direct relationships with clients and partners.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative and positive attitude.
  • A JD from an ABA-accredited law school and good standing with a state Bar. Admission to the Bar of the office location or eligibility for timely admission is required.What We Offer:This role provides a unique chance to work with top-tier clients on transformative deals in a supportive and collegial environment. The firm values creativity, intellectual curiosity, and a commitment to excellence, offering associates the opportunity to develop robust client-facing skills and build a long-term corporate law career.Compensation and Benefits:
    • A highly competitive salary range of $240,000 - $350,000, commensurate with experience and aligned with market standards.
    • Comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plans, paid time off, paid holidays, and additional support programs such as adoption assistance and dependent care.
    • A supportive environment that prioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as personal and professional well-being.This role is perfect for ambitious associates seeking a challenging and rewarding career in corporate law, with access to unparalleled resources and opportunities for growth.Application Requirements:Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a cover letter indicating their preferred office location, a resume, a law school transcript, and, if available, a list of representative transactions or a deal sheet.Qualifications:
      • JD from an ABA-approved law school
      • 2-8 years of corporate transactional experience
      • Strong interpersonal, writing, and communication skills
      • Active member of the Bar in good standing
      • Experience with venture capital financing, mergers, acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, and general corporate counselingWhy is This a Great Opportunity:
        • Join a growing, energetic, and collaborative team
        • Handle high-level corporate transactions for prominent clients
        • Opportunity to build a long-term corporate practice with strong client-facing relationships
        • Competitive salary ($240,000 - $350,000) and benefits package
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