U.S. Corporate & Venture Finance Associate Attorney

Orion Placement presents a U.S. Corporate & Venture Finance Associate Attorney opportunity in Silicon Valley. This role emphasizes mentorship and leadership growth within a high‑caliber practice that handles venture capital, private equity, corporate finance, securities, and cross‑border transactions. The position is onsite in San Jose, California, with a compensation range of $220,000 to $325,000 per year and a requirement of a J.D. or LLM and 3+ years of U.S. transactional experience.

Why this opportunity stands out

• Join a sophisticated corporate practice that tackles U.S. and cross‑border transactions for technology clients, funds, and institutional investors.
• Take ownership of deals, moving beyond narrow support work to drive transactions forward.
• Collaborate with a global, collaborative team and gain exposure to venture financings, securities offerings, M&A, IPO matters, and China–U.S. capital markets work.
• Benefit from strong partner mentorship, meaningful client contact, and long‑term leadership potential as the Silicon Valley office grows.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support venture capital, growth equity, private equity, and corporate finance transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate term sheets, purchase agreements, investor rights agreements, financing documents, and related materials.
• Manage deal execution from start to finish, including due diligence, closing checklists, transaction coordination, and client communication.
• Advise companies, investors, and funds on U.S. corporate governance, securities compliance, and financing structures.
• Support M&A transactions, IPO‑related matters, cross‑border capital markets work, and inbound/outbound investment activity.
• Collaborate closely with partners across U.S. and international offices on complex corporate matters.
• Communicate directly with clients and help advance transactions in a fast‑moving environment.

Requirements

• J.D. or LLM from an accredited U.S. law school.
• 3+ years of U.S. transactional legal experience at a law firm or in‑house legal department.
• Experience with venture capital, private equity, corporate finance, securities offerings, M&A, or emerging companies work.
• Strong understanding of U.S. corporate governance, securities regulations, and transaction documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple active transactions and shifting priorities.
• Strong drafting, communication, analytical, and client‑service skills.
• California Bar admission preferred.
• Mandarin language skills strongly preferred.
• Bar license required.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Location

On‑site role based in San Jose, California (Silicon Valley). This is an in‑person position, with priority given to candidates who can work from the local office.

Application questions

• Please briefly explain how your experience aligns with this role (optional)
• This role is on site at the Palo Alto, CA office. Confirm you are okay with this: Y/N
• In what city/state do you currently reside?
• What base salary range would you need to make a move? Please keep it aligned with your directly relevant experience, as candidates seeking compensation above their experience level may not be considered.