Emerging Companies and Venture Capital Attorney (Partner/Principal)

Direct Counsel is hiring an Emerging Companies and Venture Capital Attorney (Partner/Principal) for its Business Practice Group. This full-time role requires 7+ years of experience, focusing on corporate governance and capital raise transactions for early-stage companies. Candidates must have a JD, a portable book of business, and strong analytical skills. The position is based in various locations including Seattle, Spokane, Portland, Washington, D.C., and New York.
Position: ECVC Attorney (Principal)
Location: Seattle, WA; Spokane, WA; Portland, OR; Washington, D.C.; New York, NY
Practice Area: Business Law
Type: Full-Time
Experience Level: Partner (7+ years)

Direct Counsel is seeking an Emerging Companies and Venture Capital Attorney to join the Business Practice Group at a distinguished bi-coastal law firm. This partner-level role provides a platform for managing and expanding a diverse corporate clientele, while handling a range of corporate governance and capital raise transactions for early-stage brands and emerging companies.

Key Responsibilities
• Counsel clients on corporate governance and structure sophisticated transactions across multiple sectors.
• Advise on capital raise transactions involving various financing sources such as angel investors, venture funds, and traditional banks.
• Lead private offerings, debt, and equity financing rounds, with additional focus on public company, capital markets, and M&A matters.
Qualifications
• 7+ years of experience in representing early-stage and emerging brands, with extensive knowledge in capital raise transactions.
• Partial portable book of business is required.
• JD from an ABA-accredited law school and a license to practice law.
• Strong academic record, analytical skills, and client-centered approach.
• Detail-oriented, able to handle multiple projects, with strong communication skills and responsiveness.
Salary and Benefits
• Salary Range: $200,000 to $325,000 annually (adjusted for experience, location, and qualifications).
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with employer contributions; commuter allowance; disability and life insurance; parental leave; billable credit hours for DEI and pro bono work; and annual bonus.