Finance - Innovation Economy & Private Capital Associate

3-7 PQE · July 28, 2026 (4 months ago)

Latham & Watkins LLP

3-7 PQE · July 28, 2026 (4 months ago)

Salary

$225,000 - $435,000

Employment type

Full-time

Practice area

Banking · Acquisition Finance · Leveraged Finance · Venture Capital

Locations

San Francisco · Silicon Valley

Trusted recruiters

Work with a recruiter who has a real relationship with the hiring team and comes recommended by your peers.

Overview

The Innovation Economy Finance practice focuses on helping companies and investors in technology, life sciences, AI, fintech, and digital infrastructure access capital, advising founders, venture-backed companies, growth-stage businesses, private equity sponsors, venture capital funds, growth equity investors, private credit funds, banks, and other institutional lenders.
Associates will advise on a broad range of complex financing transactions including venture debt and growth capital facilities, bilateral and syndicated credit facilities, acquisition financings, recurring revenue/cash flow-based financings, asset-based and structured financings, convertible/hybrid financing structures, subscription/NAV facilities, warehouse/specialty finance transactions, cross-border deals, and bespoke solutions for strategic investments.
The practice emphasizes creativity, often involving the development of novel financing structures for companies and investors in rapidly evolving industries where traditional lending models may not apply.
Associates are expected to lead transaction execution and manage financing processes, draft and negotiate various financing documents, work directly with key stakeholders (borrowers, lenders, sponsors, founders, investment professionals), coordinate multidisciplinary internal teams, mentor junior lawyers, and contribute to business development.
Strong experience representing borrowers, lenders, sponsors, or investors is sought, with particular encouragement for candidates with backgrounds in acquisition finance, private credit, venture lending, structured finance, or fund finance.
The Bay Area finance team is deeply integrated into the region's innovation ecosystem, leveraging the firm's global finance practice and collaborating closely with leading Emerging Companies & Growth, Private Equity, M&A, Capital Markets, and Investment Funds practices.

Trusted recruiters

Top recruiter for this opening
Ed Hossain
Long Ridge Partners
Ed Hossain
Long Ridge Partners
Jess Hemstreet joined Latham’s Bay Area office in the Corporate group.
Ed was absolutely pivotal to my lateral search and I cannot imagine going through the process without him. Not only did he bring a wealth of industry and market knowledge, he was consistently available, excited to help with all aspects of the search, and genuinely concerned with getting me the best fit possible. Ed goes above and beyond connecting attorneys to firms. He takes a hands on approach to preparing application materials, prepping for interviews and strategizing about offers. In addition, his wealth of connections meant that he was always ready to give me helpful insights about particular office culture and reputation, things that are difficult to discern without contacts at a given office. He made what felt like a daunting process, smooth and effortless, and ultimately helped me get offers from several of my dream firms in a short amount of time. I have recommended Ed to many close friends and colleagues and I will continue to do so.

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Last updated: November 10, 2026

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