Job Description

Job ID: 376904

Practice area:- Corporate - M&A,Corporate - Venture Capital/ Emerging Companies

Mid-Level Corporate Attorney – Venture Capital & M&A | San Diego, CA

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A top-tier law firm in San Diego is seeking a mid-level corporate attorney with experience in venture capital, emerging growth companies, and M&A transactions. Work with innovative startups and institutional investors while enjoying a supportive, flexible environment.

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An Am Law-ranked firm with a strong national presence is hiring a Mid-Level Corporate Associate for its San Diego office. This opportunity is ideal for attorneys who want to work at the intersection of innovation, growth-stage company development, and complex venture capital transactions. The firm’s collaborative culture, client-focused approach, and commitment to attorney autonomy make this a standout opportunity for candidates with strong corporate transactional experience.

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📋 Key Responsibilities:

• Represent emerging growth companies from formation to exit

• Advise on venture capital financings, equity structuring, and governance

• Handle M&A transactions involving early-stage and VC-backed companies

• Counsel institutional investors on financing structures and regulatory compliance

• Draft and negotiate deal documents, filings, and corporate governance materials

• Manage client expectations and maintain timely communication

• Collaborate across practice areas to support high-growth tech and life sciences clients

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✅ Qualifications:

• Minimum of 4 years of corporate transactional experience, with focus on venture capital and M&A

• Strong experience advising startups and investors on formation, financing, and exit strategy

• Prior work at an Am Law 100 or nationally recognized firm preferred

• JD from an accredited law school

• Active California Bar license or eligibility for prompt admission

• Ability to manage complex deals and client relationships with minimal supervision

• Excellent drafting, organizational, and communication skills

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🏛️ Culture & Firm Appeal:

This firm is known for its entrepreneurial structure, diversity-forward culture, and commitment to work-life balance. Associates benefit from a flexible work schedule, strong mentorship, and the autonomy to shape their own career path. With a long-standing reputation for empowering attorneys and encouraging pro bono participation, the firm stands out for its inclusive and values-driven approach to legal practice.

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💎 Why This Role Is Unique:

This role offers the rare combination of sophisticated corporate work, direct client access, and a culture that respects individual work styles and career ambitions. You’ll work with cutting-edge companies, build a diverse transactional portfolio, and position yourself for future leadership in an evolving practice.

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This AmLaw firm is best known for allowing its associates to find a balanced workload that best suits them. As a result, the company operates with an entrepreneurial culture, offers flexible face-time, and values diversity and a work space inclusive of everyone. This firm is also one that values pro bono work—encouraging their associates to gain real-life experience and take charge of their own opportunities and success.

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