Chicago Corporate Associate - VC & Emerging Co.

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 215,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough seeks a midlevel associate to join its Emerging Companies group in the Chicago office. The role focuses on corporate transactional work for entrepreneurial ventures, including formation, funding, and growth-stage matters.

You should have 2 to 5 years of meaningful corporate transactional experience in a law firm setting, with emerging company and venture capital experience preferred; Illinois bar admission is required.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of corporate transactional experience in a law firm.
• Emerging company and venture capital experience preferred.
• Illinois bar in good standing.
• Strong writing, analytical, and communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients including companies, founders, management teams, and investors on entrepreneurial ventures.
• Represent emerging and growth-stage companies in corporate and financing matters.
• Work on corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, securities, and general corporate matters from formation through exit.

Skills

Legal drafting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Education

Illinois Bar Admission

Job description

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough seeks a midlevel associate to join its Emerging Companies group in the Chicago office. The role focuses on corporate transactional work for entrepreneurial ventures, including formation, funding, and growth-stage matters.

You should have 2 to 5 years of meaningful corporate transactional experience in a law firm setting, with emerging company and venture capital experience preferred; Illinois bar admission is required.