Washington, District of Columbia
Job Description
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP has an opening for a 2nd-4th year associate to join our Corporate & Securities Group, in our Northern Virginia or Washington, DC office, with a focus on M&A and Emerging Companies & Venture Capital (ECVC). This role offers the chance to work on sophisticated transactions across industries, representing established companies, high-growth startups, venture funds, and strategic investors.
About Our Practice
Pillsbury is recognized as a leader in both M&A and venture capital.
M&A: Ranked among the Top 20 global M&A advisors, Pillsbury has advised on 800+ transactions totaling over $450 billion in the last five years, with strength in technology, healthcare, financial services, and communications.
ECVC: Ranked among the Top 6 most active firms worldwide for venture capital financings and investor representation, our team counsels high-growth companies and investors at every stage, from formation and financings to IPOs and acquisitions.
Responsibilities
Advise on M&A transactions, venture financings, and general corporate governance.
Draft and negotiate purchase agreements, merger agreements, financing documents, and related materials.
Support emerging companies through their lifecycle, from startup to exit.
Manage due diligence and coordinate with clients, senior attorneys and specialists on transactional workstreams.
Qualifications
J.D. from an accredited law school.
Admission to the DC or Virginia bar (or eligibility to waive in).
2–4 years of corporate transactional experience, ideally at a large law firm.
Experience in M&A, venture financings, or general corporate work.
Strong drafting, negotiation, organizational, and interpersonal skills, with a strong attention to detail.
Highly motivated with an interest in taking on increased levels of responsibility.
Ability to handle day-to-day demands and workflow in a team-oriented and dynamic environment.
Washington DC pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on skillset and experience, is $235k - $310k.
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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