VC & Emerging Companies Associate - Fast-Growth, NYC

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 260,000 - 365,000; Full time

Job summary

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP is seeking nimble associates with 3–5 years of venture capital experience to join our national Venture Capital & Emerging Companies practice in New York. You will lead venture finance transactions, manage deal teams, and work with startups, investors and clients to provide legal and strategic guidance.

The role emphasizes strong drafting, negotiation and collaborative capabilities within a fast-growing team focused on startups, digital health, fintech, crypto,

Qualifications

• Three to five years of venture capital industry experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead deal teams and transactions from inception through closing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong client-facing skills with demonstrated ability to deal directly with clients.
• Effective and efficient problem-solving capabilities with the ability to work independently and proactively, as well as develop creative solutions to meet client and team needs.
• Excellent team player skills with the ability to work with multidisciplinary teams and the flexibility to engage and collaborate across the Firm’s capabilities and practice areas.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel (including cap table, exit waterfall and other financial modeling tools).
• Advanced knowledge of Carta and other cap table management platforms, as well as digital closing management platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead venture finance transactions, M&A and corporate governance matters.
• Demonstrate strong deal management and guide teams from inception through closing.
• Interact with startups, investors and clients to deliver legal and strategic business advice.

Skills

Venture capital experience

Lead deal teams

Written ver­bal com­munication

Client-facing skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Excel

Carta

Tools

Excel

Carta

Job description

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP is seeking nimble associates with 3–5 years of venture capital experience to join our national Venture Capital & Emerging Companies practice in New York. You will lead venture finance transactions, manage deal teams, and work with startups, investors and clients to provide legal and strategic guidance.

The role emphasizes strong drafting, negotiation and collaborative capabilities within a fast-growing team focused on startups, digital health, fintech, crypto,