Emerging Companies and Venture Capital Associate

Connect Legal Partners; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 240,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect Legal Partners in New York is seeking a corporate associate to handle formation, governance and venture-backed growth for emerging companies. You will lead venture financings from initial terms through closing and draft investment documents, while advising founders, executives and investors.

This full-time hybrid role offers substantial client contact, continuum in the venture practice, and strong progression opportunities within the firm.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of corporate transactions experience focused on emerging companies and venture capital.
• New York admission or eligibility for admission is required.
• Ability to describe substantive responsibility on completed financings and to advise founders, executives and investors.

Responsibilities

• Lead venture financings from initial terms through closing.
• Draft investment documents and work on early funding instruments and growth transactions.
• Provide ongoing governance and advisory support as the company develops.
• Maintain substantial client contact and collaborate with the venture practice.

Skills

Emerging companies

Venture capital

Corporate transactions

Client contact

Negotiation

Job description

Work with emerging businesses from formation and governance through the venture rounds that fund their growth.

The role

Handle corporate matters for emerging businesses, including formation, governance and continuing advice as the company develops. You will lead venture financings from initial terms through closing, draft investment documents and work on early funding instruments and growth transactions. The position involves substantial client contact and collaboration with a wider venture practice.

What you will need

Around 3 to 6 years of relevant corporate transactions experience, focused on emerging companies and venture capital. New York admission, or eligibility for admission, is required. You should be able to describe substantive responsibility on completed financings and be comfortable advising founders, executives and investors.

What is on offer

• A full time hybrid New York role.
• Advertised annual base salary is $240,000 to $280,000, with additional bonus opportunities and business development support.
• Further progression within the practice is available.