Venture Capital Associate Attorney

Connect Legal Partners; Texas; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Support for business development costs

Employee benefits

Job summary

Connect Legal Partners seeks a venture finance attorney to advise founders and investors on formation and financing matters in Texas. You will draft and review transaction documents, support both company and investor sides, and perform due diligence with exposure to SAFEs, convertible notes, and governance documents.

The role requires a JD, Texas bar admission, and about 2–4 years of venture law experience.

Qualifications

• JD required with Texas bar admission.
• 2–4 years venture law experience.
• Familiarity with venture financing documents.
• Ability to prepare capitalization tables and understand conversion mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review venture transaction documents.
• Support both company and investor sides on deals.
• Conduct due diligence and risk analysis.
• Handle documents such as SAFEs, convertible notes, and equity financings.

Skills

Research

Drafting

Analytical skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Texas Bar Admission

Job description

Advise founders and investors on venture financings and stay involved as emerging businesses grow.

The role

Work with emerging companies, founders and venture investors on formation and financing matters. You will draft and review transaction documents, support both company side and investor side deals, and conduct due diligence and risk analysis. The remit includes SAFEs, convertible notes, equity financings and corporate governance documents, alongside day to day client requests. The role provides direct exposure to clients and practical support from senior attorneys.

What you will need

You will need a JD, Texas bar admission and around two to four years of venture law experience. Familiarity with standard venture financing documents is important, together with the ability to prepare capitalization tables and understand conversion mechanics and ownership calculations. Strong research, drafting and analytical skills are required, as is confidence working both independently and within a deal team.

What is on offer

• This is a full time, Texas based opportunity.
• The employer indicates bonus opportunities, support for business development, professional development costs and employee benefits.
• Salary and attendance arrangements should be discussed during the process.