Emerging Companies Associate

Full-time

No

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Law Firm Seeking Experienced Corporate Attorney for Emerging Companies Practice in Northern California

H1: Join Our Dynamic Team at Dorsey as an Emerging Companies Associate in Palo Alto
H2: Opportunity to Work with Top Clients and Advance Your Career in International Corporate Practice

- Seeking experienced Corporate Attorney to join our Emerging Companies Practice in Palo Alto office
- Work alongside partners and engage with existing and new clients
- Dynamic regional team of attorneys and international corporate practice
- Clients include public and private companies across a broad range of matters
- Three to six years of experience with venture capital financing transactions
- Additional experience in mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, partnerships/LLCs, and commercial transactions
- California bar admission or ability to become admitted in California
- Familiarity with cap table platforms such as Carta
- Strong quantitative and communication skills
- Top academic credentials
- Salary range for California applicants: $220,000 - $275,000 based on experience
- Option for lower billable-hours track with proportional reduction in salary
- Eligible for associate bonus program
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(K) retirement plan, paid parental leave, and more
- Commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace
- Online applications only, no submissions through mail or email except for reasonable accommodations for disabled applicants
- Not accepting search firm submissions

About Dorsey:
- Trusted legal advisor and valued business partner since 1912
- Locations across the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia
- Diverse client base including one-third of Fortune 100 companies
- Focus on six key industries: Banking and Financial Institutions, Development and Infrastructure, Energy & Natural Resources, Food, Beverage & Agribusiness, Healthcare, and Technology
- Distinguished alumni including . Supreme Court Justice Harry Blackmun and former . Vice President Walter Mondale
- Commitment to community and pro bono work, meeting ABA Law Firm Pro Bono Challenge every year since 1993
- Recognized for welcoming workplace and diversity efforts

How to Apply:
- Online applications at
- Disability and religious-based reasonable accommodations available
- Not currently accepting search firm submissions

Join our team at Dorsey and advance your career in a dynamic and diverse environment, working with top clients in a variety of industries. We value diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees. Apply now and be a part of our welcoming and collaborative culture at Dorsey.

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Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; domestic partner benefits; 401(k) retirement and savings plan; 15 weeks of paid parental leave; adoption assistance; back-up child care program; education and college advising programs; well-being programs and activities; 24/7 employee assistance program; and more

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Corporate Law, Venture Capital Financing Transactions, Mergers and Acquisitions, Corporate Governance, Partnerships/LLCs, Commercial Transactions, Microsoft Office, Excel, Communication

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Apply online at or for accommodations

Qualification and Experience California bar admission, Familiarity with cap table platforms such as Carta, Top academic credentials

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