Firm Summary White & Case is an elite global law firm serving leading companies, financial institutions and governments worldwide. Our long history as an international firm means we are perfectly placed to help our clients resolve their most complex legal challenges wherever they may be. With lawyers and staff operating from more than 47 locations, working in virtually every country of the world, we have invested heavily in building a high-quality full-service practice competing at the top of the market. We are distinguished by our on-the-ground presence in the world’s key financial markets and our strengths in handling complex cross-border work. It’s not just about our global network of offices and shared services centers; it’s the global interconnectedness of the Firm that our people, and our clients, value most. We work well together across geographic and practice boundaries. It’s one of the reasons we attract and retain cross-border work. And why we attract a diverse group of people. Our lawyers are globally minded, enterprising, collaborative and committed to excellence. Diversity is a core value of our Firm and it has been recognized with numerous awards and top rankings around the world. Our people represent 90 nationalities and speak 80 languages. Position Summary We are currently looking for an associate who has experience with emerging companies and venture capital financings to join the Corporate and M&A practice in our Silicon Valley office. The ideal candidate will have experience representing companies at all stages of their lifecycle and across a broad range of tech and life science industries, such as software, enterprise, security, digital health, fintech, gaming, pharma and medical device. As well as possessing excellent academic credentials and legal knowledge, you should also be commercially minded, with a solid grasp of the market and an enthusiasm for the cut-and-thrust of international deal making. Highly focused, you should display the organizational skills and composure needed to thrive in a demanding, fast-paced practice, working to tight deadlines and managing multiple workstreams and communication channels. Given the fluidity of the deal-making process, you should also be mentally agile—adept at thinking on your feet, and quickly adapting to changing circumstances. Excellent oral and written communication skills will be major assets—enabling you to negotiate effectively, and to seamlessly manage the flow of information between practice groups, clients and stakeholders. Regularly working in large, international and multidisciplinary teams, you should also demonstrate a collaborative approach and an ease interacting with a wide range of legal and business professionals. Proactive and self-motivated, you should be eager to take ownership of your work product and demonstrate the skill, talent and commitment to deliver outstanding results. Our Practice Area Drawing on a global breadth of knowledge and experience, we support major multinationals and leading corporations, banks, private equity funds and other visionaries to execute their largest, most complex multijurisdictional transactions. Combining deep local market knowledge with specialist expertise across the full spectrum of legal areas and business sectors, we have been involved in some of the largest and most high profile technology transactions and M&A transactions worldwide, and numerous market ‘firsts’. As an associate in our practice, you will be working in an exciting working environment, handling challenging, time-sensitive deals that demand a cool head and positive mindset. From the moment you join, you will be interacting with multidisciplinary teams from across our international offices and practice groups, from Tax and Intellectual Property to Private Equity, Real Estate and Commercial Litigation. As well as learning from leading practitioners within our own group, you will therefore also be ideally placed to integrate yourself within the firm’s wider global network. Your responsibilities will include a broad range of communication, logistical and analytical tasks—coordinating the various groups working on a project and ensuring that they are all on schedule, understanding and disseminating transactional information, and liaising with clients and stakeholders. Supported by your colleagues at every step, you will find this work both challenging and rewarding; partners are both accessible and approachable, and as a team, we will ensure that you are given the training and hands-on experience needed to flourish in this field. Duties and Accountabilities1 Representing technology and life science companies and their respective investors (including venture capital funds and private equity funds) in a broad range of corporate and transactional matters, including early and late-stage venture financings, mergers and acquisitions, and private and public offerings Advising on emerging companies and venture capital financing, start-ups, corporate formations, shareholders agreements, and corporate restructures Drafting M&A transaction documents for sophisticated public and private acquisitions Ensuring that our client’s interests are properly represented and protected at all times Leading on due diligence Conducting and overseeing legal research Qualifications At least two years of law firm or in-house experience on a range of corporate matters, including emerging companies matters, mergers and acquisitions, restructurings, and venture capital financings Juris Doctor or equivalent law degree from an accredited law school Licensed, or eligible to become licensed, to practice law in California Ability to interact directly with client’s senior management Strong academic record and intellectual curiosity, creative thinker Commercial and business awareness Outstanding communication skills Strong time management skills, ability to stay calm under pressure when juggling multiple projects Excellent drafting skills Driven by professional growth Strong professional presence Client service focus Team player Strong judgment Proactive, resourceful, takes initiative and a self-starter Fluency in English Admitted to the bar and in good standing Location and Reporting This role is based in the Silicon Valley office. Equal Opportunities White & Case is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is our Firm’s policy to recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law. Applicants who are interested in applying for a position and require an accommodation during the process should contact talent.acquisition@whitecase.com. Benefits at White and Case White & Case LLP offers a comprehensive suite of benefit programs to all eligible employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, 401(k) retirement savings, vacation time, and leave programs (including parental leave). Exempt roles are also performance bonus eligible.