Startup Corporate Counsel (ECVC) — Remote

Talent Search Pro; United States; Remote; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Job summary

Virgil, a bootstrapped law firm founded by Eric Ries and Jeremy Howard, seeks a Corporate / ECVC Associate. You will serve as the primary corporate counsel for a squad of venture-backed startup clients, owning relationships end-to-end and helping shape processes at a fast-growing firm.

You will collaborate with founders from day one, manage day-to-day corporate questions, and contribute to a subscription-based model focused on scalable legal and back-office services.

Qualifications

• 2–6 years post-JD with ECVC/startup corporate experience.
• Experience serving multiple clients across industries.
• Active bar admission and credentials from an accredited school.
• Genuine excitement about building a firm from the ground up.
• Comfort with AI tools and technology in legal practice.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the go-to ECVC lawyer for startup clients within a squad.
• Draft and review governance documents, SAFEs, notes, and round financing docs.
• Interface daily with founders via email and calls in a subscription model.
• Delegate to and manage paralegals, ensuring smooth workflow.
• Collaborate with engineers and non-lawyer teammates to refine tools.

Skills

ECVC startup experience

Corporate governance

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Virgil, a bootstrapped law firm founded by Eric Ries and Jeremy Howard, seeks a Corporate / ECVC Associate. You will serve as the primary corporate counsel for a squad of venture-backed startup clients, owning relationships end-to-end and helping shape processes at a fast-growing firm.

You will collaborate with founders from day one, manage day-to-day corporate questions, and contribute to a subscription-based model focused on scalable legal and back-office services.