Direct Counsel
Emerging Companies & Venture Capital Associate (Junior) - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California, US
Role snapshot
Direct Counsel is hiring a Emerging Companies & Venture Capital Associate (Junior) - Los Angeles on a full-time basis. This is a role based in Los Angeles, California, US.
- Company
- Direct Counsel
- Location
- Los Angeles, California, US
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Pay listed
- $235,000 - $390,000
- Posted
- Nov 2, 2026
Who this role suits
People with roughly one to three years of experience who can own small pieces of work with light guidance and want to widen their scope.
How to prepare your application
- Prepare two or three stories about work you owned end to end, including one thing that went wrong and what you changed.
- Read what Direct Counsel publishes about its product or team, so you can say clearly why this role and this company.
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About the role
Job Description
Job Description
Emerging Companies & Venture Capital Associate
Los Angeles, CA | San Francisco, CA | Palo Alto, CA | 2+ Years Experience
Direct Counsel represents a leading national law firm seeking a Junior ECVC Associate to join its growing Emerging Companies & Venture Capital practice.
The Role- Represent startups, emerging companies, technology companies, and venture capital funds.
- Advise clients throughout the business lifecycle, including formation, financings, and M&A.
- Work on sophisticated venture capital and corporate transactions alongside experienced attorneys.
- Support clients ranging from early-stage startups to established technology companies.
- 2+ years of relevant corporate/ECVC experience, preferably at a comparable law firm.
- Strong academic credentials and references.
- Excellent written, verbal, and client communication skills.
- Strong analytical and organizational abilities.
- Quantitative and Excel skills preferred.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- $235,000–$260,000 annual salary, depending on experience.
- Annual discretionary bonus
- 401(k)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid holidays
- Medical and parental leave
- Family care benefits
Locations: Los Angeles, CA | San Francisco, CA | Palo Alto, CA