Venture Capital Attorney: Series A & Beyond, Hybrid TX

Orionplacement; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Orionplacement is seeking a Venture Attorney I for a boutique law firm environment serving sophisticated venture and emerging company transactions, including SAFE, convertible notes, and equity financings, with direct client interaction and strategic responsibility.

Hybrid role in Austin or Dallas, J.D. and Texas bar required, 2+ years VC or emerging companies transactional experience, and opportunity to work on both company-side and investor-side matters while maintaining work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Active Texas bar admission.
• 2+ years of venture capital, emerging companies, or related transactional law experience.
• Experience with SAFE, convertible note, Series Seed, NVCA, and equity financing transactions.
• Familiarity with company-side and investor-side venture transactions.
• Ability to work with pro forma cap tables and financing models.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support venture capital transactions from early-stage financings through Series A and beyond.
• Draft and review SAFE, convertible note, equity financing, and related transaction documents.
• Advise both company-side and investor-side clients on venture and strategic corporate matters.
• Draft entity formation, governance, organizational, and other corporate documents.
• Conduct due diligence, identify risks, and provide thoughtful solutions to transactional issues.
• Prepare and analyze pro forma cap tables and financing models, including anti-dilution mechanics, SAFE and convertible note conversions, and post-money ownership calculations.
• Work closely with senior attorneys on day-to-day client matters and transaction strategy.
• Communicate directly with clients and contribute to long-term client relationships.
• Support business development efforts and help deliver practical, high-quality legal solutions.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor

Texas Bar Admission

Job description

Orionplacement is seeking a Venture Attorney I for a boutique law firm environment serving sophisticated venture and emerging company transactions, including SAFE, convertible notes, and equity financings, with direct client interaction and strategic responsibility.

Hybrid role in Austin or Dallas, J.D. and Texas bar required, 2+ years VC or emerging companies transactional experience, and opportunity to work on both company-side and investor-side matters while maintaining work-life balance.