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Corporate Associate Attorney

Direct Counsel, LLC

San Francisco, california


Job Details

Full-time


Full Job Description

Direct Counsel is seeking a Corporate Associate Attorney to join a top law firm's Corporate Practice in San Francisco, CA. This is an exceptional opportunity for a corporate associate to join a dynamic and fast-growing team, playing a key role in expanding the firm’s Bay Area presence. The ideal candidate will bring a business-minded, entrepreneurial approach and enjoy working on high-profile transactions for clients across various industries. With a focus on mergers and acquisitions, securities, and venture capital, this role provides a path to develop a robust practice while working collaboratively with experienced attorneys in a team-oriented environment.

About the Corporate Section

This Corporate Section provides a blend of extensive legal expertise and practical business counseling, enabling clients to achieve their goals across a wide range of business transactions. The team advises on a diverse array of issues that affect commercial, financial, and industrial enterprises, both publicly and privately owned.

Responsibilities

In this role, the corporate associate will:

  • Support mergers and acquisitions, securities, and venture capital practices, with the potential to work on private equity transactions.
  • Integrate into the team and contribute to the firm’s expanding presence in the Bay Area.
  • Engage with clients and provide business-focused legal counsel.
  • Collaborate with colleagues in a team environment, working approximately 60% of the time in the office, in accordance with firm guidelines.

Qualifications

  • JD or LLM from an ABA-accredited law school.
  • Admission (or eligibility for admission) to the California Bar.
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in M&A, securities, venture capital, and/or private equity.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Professionalism and client engagement skills.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and handle competing responsibilities.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team setting.

About the Firm

This top-tier Am Law 100 firm has over 500 attorneys serving clients worldwide. The team combines legal, business, and industry insight to navigate complex challenges and advise business leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors on pivotal deals, disputes, and regulatory matters within core practice areas. Strategically located to serve clients' needs, the firm has offices in Boston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, San Diego, San Francisco, Toronto, and Washington, DC.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $260,000 to $310,000, with eligibility for bonuses. The firm also offers a comprehensive benefits package.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced associate to advance their career with a leading corporate practice in the Bay Area.

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