Counsel needed for Menlo Park office

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Job Overview
A prestigious law firm is seeking a Counsel to join its Menlo Park, CA  office. This role involves leading legal representation for clients in complex domestic and international corporate law matters, with a focus on transactional issues such as mergers and acquisitions, venture capital, and data privacy.

Location

• Menlo Park, CA 

Duties

• Lead and supervise legal representation in complex corporate law areas
• Provide legal advice on transactional and general corporate matters, including venture capital, private equity, and M&A
• Work with startups and technology companies, representing venture capitalists
• Manage multiple projects and devise complex transaction structures
• Draft and negotiate M&A and venture financing documents
• Advise on compliance with GDPR and CCPA, and data security issues
• Cultivate client relationships and develop legal solutions to meet business objectives
• Conduct research and prepare corporate documents, legal memoranda, and opinion letters
• Prepare and deliver oral presentations to various audiences
• Direct a team of associates and paralegals, managing resources and guiding work
• Engage in business development and thought leadership activities

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) or Master of Laws (LLM) from an ABA-accredited law school
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in corporate law, with at least 4 years at a multinational law firm
• Experience with venture capital, private equity, M&A, and cross-border transactions valued over $5 million
• Familiarity with advising on data security and privacy regulations
• Excellent cross-cultural communication skills, both oral and written
• Must be licensed to practice law in California

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) or Master of Laws (LLM)

Certifications

• Active membership in the California Bar

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage complex projects and lead teams effectively
• Confident in delivering presentations and communicating complex information

Benefits

• Opportunity for flexible remote work, subject to business needs
• Potential for incidental domestic and international travel (up to 10%) for client-related activities

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
228 Hamilton Ave, 3rd Floor
Palo Alto
California
United States 94301
Phone : (650) 752-1500
Fax : (213) 895-7306