Emerging Companies Corporate Associate (Venture Capital)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough in Chicago seeks a midlevel corporate associate to join the Emerging Companies group. The role covers venture capital, growth-stage matters, and sophisticated corporate transactions from formation through exit.

You should have 2–5 years of corporate transactional experience in a law firm, with emerging company and venture capital exposure preferred. Illinois bar admission in good standing is required.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of corporate transactional experience in a law firm.
• Emerging company and venture capital experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, securities, and general corporate matters.
• Illinois bar admitted and in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Advise on corporate transactions from formation through exit.
• Support venture capital and emerging company matters.
• Draft and negotiate transactional agreements and securities filings.
• Collaborate with partners on strategic corporate deals.

Skills

Corporate transactions

M&A

Corporate finance

Securities

Legal writing

Education

Illinois Bar Admission

Job description

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough in Chicago seeks a midlevel corporate associate to join the Emerging Companies group. The role covers venture capital, growth-stage matters, and sophisticated corporate transactions from formation through exit.

You should have 2–5 years of corporate transactional experience in a law firm, with emerging company and venture capital exposure preferred. Illinois bar admission in good standing is required.