ECVC Associate [Junior / Midlevel] @ Elite LA Startup Platform

Overview

Whistler Partners is partnering with an elite Los Angeles startup and emerging companies platform looking to add a corporate associate to its growing ECVC practice. The group advises startups, founders, growth-stage companies, and investors across the company lifecycle, with work spanning venture financings, company-side counseling, M&A, and broader strategic corporate matters.

This is a strong opportunity for a BigLaw-trained corporate attorney who wants to move into the startup and venture ecosystem. The platform is especially compelling for someone who wants high-end work, direct partner training, and a more entrepreneurial client base in Los Angeles.

Why this role?

This is a rare chance to pivot into ECVC under a highly respected startup partner with a deeply active practice. The role is built for someone with strong corporate fundamentals who wants to move away from a more traditional BigLaw track and develop into a true startup and venture lawyer. The right candidate will get real training, meaningful client exposure, and the chance to work closely with founders, investors, and growth companies on sophisticated matters.

For candidates relocating to California, the platform offers meaningful support, including paid time to study for the California bar. For someone serious about building a long-term ECVC practice in Los Angeles, this is a very real entry point.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise startups, founders, growth-stage companies, and investors on corporate and strategic matters.
• Support venture financings, company-side counseling, M&A, and broader ECVC transactions.
• Work directly with a senior startup partner on sophisticated client matters.
• Help clients navigate key stages of growth, financing, and strategic expansion.
• Develop into a broader emerging companies and venture capital attorney through hands-on training.

Top Requirements

• BigLaw-trained corporate associate with strong transactional fundamentals.
• M&A, private equity, capital markets, finance, or general corporate background may be relevant.
• Genuine interest in pivoting into emerging companies and venture capital work.
• Strong drafting, communication, and client-service skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and operate in entrepreneurial client environments.
• California admission preferred, but relocation candidates may be considered.
• Interest in building a long-term practice in Los Angeles.

TL;DR

Elite LA startup platform hiring a BigLaw-trained corporate associate who wants to pivot into ECVC. Strong partner training, real startup and venture work, founder and investor exposure, and meaningful relocation/bar-study support for the right California-bound candidate.