Venture Capital Corporate Associate

Contra Costa County Bar Association; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 310,000 - 390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Parental leave

HSA/FSA

401(k)/Roth 401(k)

Wellness program

Bar membership fees

Job summary

Morrison Foerster's national consumer emerging companies practice is growing rapidly, seeking mid-level to senior corporate associates to help drive the practice's continued growth. You will draft and negotiate preferred-stock financings, convertible instruments, and related investment agreements, and advise on formation, capitalization, governance, founder arrangements, and equity compensation.

You will manage transactions end-to-end through closing, coordinating with specialists on commercial,

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of significant experience in emerging companies and venture capital work.
• Drafting and negotiating preferred-stock financings, convertible instruments, and related investment agreements.
• Advising on formation, capitalization, corporate governance, founder arrangements, and equity compensation.
• Serving as a key associate contact for founders and management teams navigating growth.
• Managing transactions end-to-end through closing, running diligence processes and coordinating with specialists on commercial, regulatory, intellectual property, and operational matters.
• Advising on acquisitions, company sales, and other strategic transactions.
• Mentoring junior lawyers, as appropriate to your experience.
• Entrepreneurial, innovative, and forward thinking.
• Excellent business and legal problem-solving skills and judgement.
• Strong work ethic, team player attitude and ownership mindset.
• Bar admission or eligibility to waive

Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating investment agreements and governance documents.
• Manage diligence, coordination with specialists, and closing of transactions.
• Advise on formations, capitalization, and equity compensation.
• Mentor junior lawyers and guide junior associates.
• Lead or participate in acquisitions and strategic transactions.

Skills

Experience in emerging companies & VC

Drafting & negotiating venture financ.

Formation & capitalization

Client liaison with founders

End-to-end deal management

M&A advisory

Mentoring juniors

Entrepreneurial mindset

Problem solving & judgement

Teamwork & ownership

Bar admission or eligibility

Education

Active bar admission in practicing state

Job description

Morrison Foerster's national consumer emerging companies practice is growing rapidly, seeking mid-level to senior corporate associates to help drive the practice's continued growth. You will draft and negotiate preferred-stock financings, convertible instruments, and related investment agreements, and advise on formation, capitalization, governance, founder arrangements, and equity compensation.

You will manage transactions end-to-end through closing, coordinating with specialists on commercial,