Emerging Companies & Venture Capital Associate Attorney - Junior

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New York, NY Until 8/22/2026 First posted July 29, 2025 Last posted July 29, 2025
Job description

Job Description:

Perkins Coie LLP is a leading international law firm and has been listed on Fortune’s Best Places to Work for 23 consecutive years. We have created a dynamic firm culture that is based on collaboration, dedication to serving our clients, and mutual respect. We are regularly recognized for a workplace culture in which all employees have the opportunity to grow and reach their full potential.

Perkins Coie LLP is seeking a junior associate to join its rapidly growing Emerging Companies & Venture Capital group in the New York office. The practice focuses on representing innovative companies and their founders throughout their lifecycle (business formation, financing transactions, and mergers and acquisitions) as well as the funds that invest in them.  Clients range from newly-formed startups to multi-billion dollar technology market leaders. Candidates must have a minimum of two years of experience, preferably at a comparable law firm.  Candidates must also have stellar academic credentials and references, as well as strong written and verbal communication skills, math and Excel skills, and the ability to effectively manage internal and external client and counsel relationships. NY bar admission is required.  This is an excellent opportunity to join a collegial office environment while working closely with experienced practitioners on sophisticated matters at a national level. To apply, please attach your cover letter, resume, deal sheet, and law school transcript.

Compensation range: $235,000 to $390,000 annually. Compensation depends on qualifications and experience.

About this role

Summary

Represent innovative companies and their founders in legal matters.

Job title

Emerging Companies & Venture Capital Associate Attorney - Junior

Experience level

2+ years

Industry

law

Location requirements

New York, NY; remote work not allowed

Salary

$235,000 to $390,000

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

NY bar admissionstellar academic credentialswritten communicationverbal communicationmathExcelclient management

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

venture capitalemerging companiesbusiness formationfinancing transactionsmergers and acquisitions
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

New York, NY, USA

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