Transactions Associate - Silicon Valley, San Francisco, or San Diego

Transactions Associate - Silicon Valley, San Francisco, or San Diego Foley & Lardner LLP life insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) United States, Florida, Tampa Apr 08, 2026
Foley & Lardner LLP is seeking a corporate associate with 3-5 years of relevant experience to join the Transactions Practice Group in our Silicon Valley, San Francisco, or San Diego office. This role will involve handling a mix of emerging companies & venture capital (ECVC) financing, M&A, private equity, and general corporate counseling for publicly and privately held companies, private equity funds, and other investors and entrepreneurs. You will join an energetic, collaborative culture that values character, work ethic, and personal and professional development. Qualified candidates will have experience working on venture capital/early-stage financings, mergers, acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, and other commercial transactions, together with general corporate experience. Experience with capital markets transactions and public company reporting is preferred. The ideal candidate will bring strong drafting and communication skills, business development aptitude, and excellent interpersonal skills, along with a positive attitude and exceptional work ethic. We value collegiality, creativity, and intellectual curiosity, and we strive to make the practice both professionally and personally rewarding. This is a strong opportunity for an associate looking to build a long-term corporate practice in a fast-paced, collaborative environment while developing meaningful, client-facing relationships at this stage of their career. Strong academic credentials are required. Applicants must hold a JD from an ABA-accredited law school and be an active member in good standing of the California Bar. Interested applicants should submit a resume, law school transcript, deal sheet, and cover letter noting office preference. Current judicial clerks need to apply directly and may not be submitted by a legal recruiter. In support of transparency and equity in the workplace, Foley provides salary ranges for all positions. The expected salary range for this position is between $260,000 - $390,000. Actual pay will be determined based on education, experience, internal pay equity at Foley, and other job-related factors permitted by law. Foley offers a comprehensive benefit program which currently includes Medical, Dental and Vision insurance; 401(k) Retirement; Disability and Life insurance; Adoption Assistance; Backup Care for Dependents. Foley & Lardner LLP is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled.