Emerging Growth & Venture Capital (EGVC) Associate Attorney
Company: Direct Counsel
Location: San Diego
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Emerging Growth & Venture
Capital (EGVC) Associate Attorney Location: San Diego, CA
Experience Level: Mid-level (4 years) Practice Area: Corporate /
Emerging Growth & Venture Capital Direct Counsel is seeking a
mid-level Corporate Associate to join a leading international law
firm’s Emerging Growth & Venture Capital practice in San Diego.
This role offers the opportunity to work closely with high-growth
companies and the institutional investors that support them, across
a wide range of venture capital financings, M&A transactions,
and day-to-day corporate matters. Role Overview The associate will
focus on representing emerging growth companies and venture capital
investors in sophisticated transactional matters, including venture
financings and strategic transactions. The role provides
significant client exposure and the opportunity to collaborate with
a nationally recognized corporate platform. Key Responsibilities
Represent emerging growth companies and institutional investors in
venture capital financings Advise clients on mergers and
acquisitions involving emerging and high-growth companies Counsel
founders, management teams, and investors on day-to-day corporate
governance and operational matters Draft and negotiate financing
documents, acquisition agreements, and related corporate
documentation Conduct legal research and prepare high-quality
transactional documents and client communications Assist in
managing complex transactions from inception through closing
Collaborate with attorneys across practice groups to deliver
comprehensive client solutions Qualifications JD from an accredited
law school Active admission in the state of California (or
eligibility to waive in) Minimum of 4 years of Emerging Growth /
Venture Capital experience Experience representing both issuers and
institutional investors in venture financings M&A experience
involving emerging growth companies Prior Am Law 100 firm
experience strongly preferred Desired Skills Excellent drafting and
negotiation skills Strong written and verbal communication
abilities Exceptional attention to detail and sound business
judgment Strong organizational and project management skills
Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced, collaborative
environment Client-service oriented mindset with the ability to
work independently and as part of a team Work Environment Hybrid
schedule with an in-office expectation of approximately three days
per week Based in the firm’s San Diego office Compensation Expected
compensation range: $310,000 – $390,000 , depending on experience,
qualifications, and geographic market Comprehensive benefits
package, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
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