Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Associate (Corporate & Securities)

Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of corporate law experience, particularly in M&A and technology sectors.
  • Expertise in drafting and negotiating acquisition agreements and ancillary documents.
  • Familiarity with corporate formation, seed and venture financings, and governance matters.
  • Strong academic credentials from a nationally recognized law school.
  • Exceptional oral, written, and interpersonal skills; strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in all aspects of mergers and acquisitions for public and private companies.
  • Draft and negotiate acquisition agreements and related documentation.
  • Supervise and guide junior associates during transactions.
  • Manage and facilitate the closing of transactions effectively.
  • Provide legal counsel to startups on financing and structuring.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients including entrepreneurs and venture capitalists.
  • Dynamic and team-oriented work environment with room for growth.
  • Access to mentorship from experienced attorneys in corporate law.
  • Exposure to various stages of company growth from formation to public offerings.
Full Job Description
Palo Alto, California

Job Description

The Silicon Valley office of Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP has an immediate opening for a corporate associate with 3 - 5 years of experience to join its Corporate & Securities - Technology group. Entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and emerging growth companies rely on Pillsbury's Silicon Valley Corporate & Securities - Technology team for advice on everything from company formation to financings, corporate governance, technology transactions, acquisitions, and public offerings. The team is structured to grow with our clients. For newly established startups and emerging entities, our practice operates as a specialty boutique, assisting them with financing, structuring and their other legal needs while positioning them for future success. As our clients grow, so does our team, providing the right lawyers to meet our clients' specific needs at every stage of their development. With decades of experience, we have assisted thousands of entrepreneurs, startups and investors across fast-paced, developing industries.

Candidates should have experience in all aspects of mergers and acquisitions involving both public and private companies, including drafting and negotiating acquisition agreements and ancillary documents, supervising junior associates, and otherwise managing and closing transactions, as well as experience working with emerging technology companies, including corporate formation, seed and venture financings, general corporate work, and governance and compliance matters. Candidates should have a high level of academic achievement from a nationally recognized law school and exceptional oral, written, and interpersonal skills, with strong attention to detail, and should be ambitious/highly motivated, have a strong work ethic and leadership skills, an interest in taking on increased levels of responsibility, good business and strategic judgment, and an ability to handle day-to-day demands and workflow of working in a team-orientated and dynamic environment. Admission to practice in California is strongly preferred but not required.

Ideal candidates will have experience from an AmLaw 100 firm, preferably in Silicon Valley or similar tech environment, as well as public company experience, including IPOs and other public offerings and SEC reporting. Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for the position in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.

California Pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on skillset and experienceis $250,000-345,000.

About Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP is a leading international law firm that provides a wide range of legal services to clients in various industries, including technology, energy, and financial services. The firm was founded in 1868 and is headquartered in Washington, D.C. Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP has offices in major cities across the United States, Europe, and Asia. The firm's mission is to provide innovative and practical legal solutions that help clients achieve their business objectives.
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