Corporate Associate, Emerging Companies & Venture Capital

Talnt; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 235,000 - 365,000; Full time

Job summary

Talnt is seeking a Corporate Associate for its Emerging Companies & Venture Capital (ECVC) practice. The role targets 4–5 years of experience and offers a partnership-track path advising startups, founders, venture funds, and strategic investors through formation, financings, growth, and exits.

The position is hybrid (Boston or New York) with about three days in the office each week, and a competitive $235k–$365k base plus performance bonus.

Qualifications

• 4 to 5 years of experience representing emerging companies and investors.
• Experience leading venture financings and advising on corporate matters.

Responsibilities

• Represent startups, founders, funds, and investors in corporate matters.
• Draft and negotiate venture financings and related documents.
• Advise on formation, governance, equity compensation, and strategy.
• Counsel boards and executives on fiduciary duties and stockholder issues.
• Manage term sheets, due diligence, and closing processes.
• Mentor junior associates and lead transaction teams.
• Collaborate across tax, IP, employment, and securities groups.

Skills

VC financing

Startup counseling

Corporate governance

AI tools

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or LLM

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Corporate Associate, Emerging Companies & Venture Capital (ECVC)

Boston, MA or New York, NY | Full-Time | Hybrid

Compensation: $235,000 - $365,000 annually, plus performance-based bonus.

About the Role:

We are seeking a talented Corporate Associate with 4 to 5 years of experience to join a nationally recognized Emerging Companies & Venture Capital (ECVC) practice. This partnership-track opportunity offers the chance to advise innovative startups, founders, venture-backed companies, venture capital funds, and strategic investors through every stage of the business lifecycle, from formation and early-stage financing through growth, strategic transactions, and exit.

The ideal candidate has a strong background representing emerging growth companies and venture capital investors, with experience leading financing transactions, advising management teams, and serving as a trusted legal advisor on day-to-day corporate matters. This role offers significant client interaction, sophisticated transactional work, and opportunities to mentor junior attorneys while building a long-term practice.

This is a hybrid position, requiring approximately three days per week in the office.

Responsibilities:

• Represent emerging growth companies, founders, venture capital funds, and institutional investors in a wide range of corporate and transactional matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate venture capital financing documents, including preferred stock financings, SAFE agreements, convertible notes, and related investment documentation.
• Advise startup and emerging company clients on entity formation, corporate governance, capitalization, equity compensation, and general corporate matters.
• Counsel boards of directors and executive leadership on corporate governance, fiduciary responsibilities, stockholder matters, and strategic business decisions.
• Prepare and negotiate shareholder agreements, investor rights agreements, voting agreements, operating agreements, and other corporate governance documents.
• Manage financing transactions from initial term sheet through closing while coordinating due diligence and transaction execution.
• Supervise, mentor, and provide guidance to junior associates on venture capital and emerging company matters.
• Work closely with clients on day-to-day operational legal issues, including board and stockholder approvals, equity awards, and organizational matters.
• Collaborate with attorneys across tax, intellectual property, employment, securities, and other practice areas to deliver comprehensive legal solutions.
• Build strong client relationships by providing practical, business-focused legal counsel in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.
• Utilize legal technology and AI tools to improve efficiency, legal analysis, and client service.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) or LLM from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admission to the Massachusetts or New York Bar, or eligibility for admission.
• 4 to 5 years of experience representing emerging companies, venture capital funds, founders, or investors in corporate transactions.
• Significant experience handling venture capital financings, startup counseling, and general corporate matters.
• Strong understanding of capitalization tables, equity ownership structures, and venture financing mechanics.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and capitalization table management.
• Demonstrated proficiency using AI-powered legal research, drafting, and productivity tools in daily legal practice.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple client matters while delivering outstanding client service.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience representing high-growth technology, software, life sciences, healthcare, or biotechnology companies.
• Experience representing venture capital funds, angel investors, or private equity sponsors.
• Experience with mergers and acquisitions involving venture-backed companies.
• Familiarity with securities law, corporate finance, and strategic transactions.
• Experience mentoring junior attorneys and managing transaction teams.
• Interest in business development and long-term partnership growth.
• Outstanding academic credentials.