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Cooley LLP · 1 day ago

Private Companies Attorney - 4th-6th Year

Cooley LLP is seeking 4th–6th year associates to join its elite private companies team, advising disruptive companies and their investors. The role involves counseling venture-backed companies on corporate matters, participating in practice development, and contributing to the firm's private companies platform.

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Responsibilities

Advise disruptive companies and the investors who fund them
Counsel venture-backed companies on general corporate matters throughout their growth cycle, including venture capital financings and liquidity events
Build and run a practice
Participate in speaking engagements
Contribute to the development of Cooley’s private companies platform

Qualification

Corporate law experienceVenture capital financingCounseling growth-stage companiesNational law firm experienceAcademic recordPublic speakingPractice development

Required

4th–6th year associates
At least three full years of substantial experience working with early-stage and growth-stage companies
Deep experience counseling venture-backed companies on general corporate matters throughout their growth cycle
Experience with venture capital financings and liquidity events
Experience in the corporate department of a national or international law firm
Strong academic record from a nationally recognized law school

Benefits

Medical
Health savings account (with applicable medical plan)
Dental
Vision
Health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts
Pre-tax commuter benefits
Life insurance
AD&D
Long-term care coverage
Backup care for children and/or adults
Other parental support benefits
Firm-paid life insurance
AD&D
LTD
Short term medical benefits
Accruing vacation time at the rate of four weeks per year
Sick time at the rate of two weeks per year
10 paid holidays each year
Generous parental leave
Fertility benefits

Company

Cooley LLP

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Clients partner with Cooley on transformative deals, complex IP and regulatory matters, and high-stakes litigation.

H1B Sponsorship

Cooley LLP has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Victor Nunez
Chief Operating Officer
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Charley Haley
Partner
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