Corporate Associate (ECVC) - Boston | New York

Mintz; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 310,000 - 365,000; Full time

Job summary

Mintz, a leading Am Law 100 firm, seeks an associate with 4+ years of transactional VC and emerging companies experience to support our Venture Capital & Emerging Companies practice in Boston. The role involves drafting investment agreements, mentoring junior attorneys, and advising startups on daily corporate matters.

Ideal candidates will be admitted in NY or MA, be proficient with capitalization tables and Excel, and bring a tech-forward approach to legal work.

Qualifications

• JD or LLM from ABA-accredited law school.
• Admitted or eligible for admission in New York or Massachusetts.
• Minimum of four years of venture capital and emerging company practice experience.
• Knowledge of Excel and capitalization tables.
• Technology-forward approach with hands-on proficiency with legal AI tools.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating venture capital investment agreements.
• Supervising, training and mentoring associates in VC financing and emerging company matters.
• Advise emerging companies on day-to-day operations, including board/stockholder communications and approvals, and equity awards.

Skills

Venture capital focus

Written & oral communication

Team collaboration

Prioritization & deadlines

Client & colleague professionalism

Admission to NY/MA bar

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or Master of Laws (LLM) from ABA-accredited law school

Tools

Excel

Capitalization tables software

Legal AI tools

Job description

Mintz’s corporate practice offers a blend of comprehensive legal expertise and practical business counseling that enables our clients to clarify goals, find solutions, and achieve results across varied business transactions. Our corporate attorneys advise clients on a wide variety of issues affecting commercial, financial, and industrial enterprises, both publicly and privately owned.

Responsibilities

We are seeking an associate with 4+ years of transactional experience to support the firm’s Venture Capital & Emerging Companies practice.

Responsibilities will include:

• Drafting and negotiating venture capital investment agreements
• Supervising, training and mentoring associates in all aspects of venture capital financing and emerging company projects
• Advising emerging companies on day-to-day operational matters, including board and stockholder communications and approvals, and equity awards

Collaboration with team members is an important component of any role at Mintz. Therefore, the firm requires working from the office approximately 60% of the time in accordance with the firm’s published guidelines.

Qualifications

• Graduated with a JD or LLM from an ABA-accredited law school
• Must be admitted or eligible for admission in New York or Massachusetts
• A minimum of four years of venture capital and emerging company practice experience
• Knowledge of Excel and capitalization tables
• Technology-forward approach to legal practice with hands-on, daily proficiency with legal AI tools
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Professionalism in working and engaging with clients and colleagues
• Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and balance competing responsibilities
• Ability to stay organized and exercise extreme attention to detail
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively in team settings

About Mintz

Mintz is an Am Law 100 law firm with over 600 attorneys serving clients worldwide. Our attorneys combine legal, business and industry insight to help navigate shifting challenges. We advise business leaders, entrepreneurs and investors on pivotal deals, disputes and regulatory matters within our core practice areas. We are strategically located to meet the needs of our clients, with offices in Boston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, San Diego, San Francisco, Toronto and Washington, DC.

The salary range for this position is $310,000 to $365,000. This position is bonus eligible.

Mintz offers a comprehensive benefits package.

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