VC & Emerging Companies Associate - Startup Financing

Marina Sirras & Associates LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 260,000 - 365,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Job summary

AmLaw 100 law firm client seeks a mid-level corporate associate for its venture capital and emerging companies group. You will work with startups, founders, and investors on matters from early rounds through late-stage growth and pre-IPO planning.

Openings exist in major U.S. markets including New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, the Bay Area, and Salt Lake City. You will draft and negotiate financings and advise on governance in collaboration with product and tax teams.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of law firm experience in venture capital and emerging companies work
• Hands-on experience with venture financings on behalf of both companies and investors
• Working knowledge of standard venture deal documents and terms
• Experience with Delaware corporate matters, startup equity plans, and private company governance is a strong plus
• J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school with strong academic credentials
• Admitted (or able to be promptly admitted) to the bar in the office location

Responsibilities

• Set up and structure new companies and advise on governance and equity incentive matters
• Lead drafting and negotiation of financing documents for priced equity rounds as well as SAFEs and convertible notes
• Partner with M&A, capital markets, tax and compensation groups to support scaling client businesses
• Advise clients across early funding rounds through late-stage growth and pre-IPO planning

Skills

Venture capital experience

Startup governance knowledge

Negotiation

Legal drafting

Education

J.D. from a U.S. law school

Job description

AmLaw 100 law firm client seeks a mid-level corporate associate for its venture capital and emerging companies group. You will work with startups, founders, and investors on matters from early rounds through late-stage growth and pre-IPO planning.

Openings exist in major U.S. markets including New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, the Bay Area, and Salt Lake City. You will draft and negotiate financings and advise on governance in collaboration with product and tax teams.