Boston | Hybrid

Private Companies Associate Attorney

AmLaw 50 Opportunity

Compensation

$260,000 – $390,000+

A premier AmLaw 50 firm is seeking a Private Companies Associate Attorney to join its Boston office.

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in representing venture-backed startups, emerging growth companies, founders, venture capital funds, and strategic investors throughout every stage of the corporate lifecycle.

Ideal Background

• 3–6 years of corporate experience gained at a national or international law firm

• Significant experience representing early-stage and growth-stage companies on day-to-day corporate matters

• Experience advising venture-backed companies, founders, venture capital funds, institutional investors, and emerging businesses

• Experience handling venture capital financings, including seed, Series A through later-stage preferred equity financings

• Experience counseling clients on entity formation, corporate governance, capitalization matters, equity compensation, commercial agreements, and general corporate matters

• Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions, strategic investments, recapitalizations, IPO readiness, and other liquidity events

• Experience drafting and negotiating stock purchase agreements, investor rights agreements, voting agreements, financing documents, stockholder agreements, and other corporate transaction documents

• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and client counseling skills

• Ability to independently manage sophisticated corporate transactions while maintaining significant client interaction

• Excellent academic credentials from an ABA-accredited law school

• Massachusetts bar admission required or ability to become admitted

Why This Opportunity

✅ Elite Emerging Companies & Venture Capital platform

✅ Opportunity to represent some of the country's most innovative startups and high-growth companies

✅ Work alongside leading founders, venture capital funds, and strategic investors

✅ Significant client interaction and early responsibility

✅ Strong mentorship, business development opportunities, and long-term career growth

✅ Collaborative AmLaw 50 environment with market-leading compensation and benefits

Interested?

Aligned Talent Acquisition is currently working with firms seeking talented attorneys with this type of background.

Even if you're not actively looking or aren't sure this opportunity is the right fit, let's connect for a confidential conversation. Many attorneys find it helpful to understand what opportunities are available and how the current market compares before they begin considering a move.

I'm happy to provide additional information regarding compensation, billable expectations, partnership track, and how this opportunity compares to others currently on the market.

Confidential inquiries are always welcome.

Devney Ayers
Director of Legal Recruiting
Aligned Talent Acquisition

[email protected]
(216) 710-5174