Venture Capital & Emerging Companies Associate

Clagam Global Solutions LLC; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 310,000 - 365,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

A leading law firm in Boston is seeking a Venture Capital & Emerging Companies Associate with at least 4 years of experience. Responsibilities include drafting and negotiating investment agreements and mentoring junior associates. The role requires excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail. A JD or LLM from an accredited law school is essential. The salary range is $310,000 to $365,000, and the position is bonus eligible.

Qualifications

• Graduated with a JD or LLM from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Must be admitted or eligible for admission in Massachusetts.
• A minimum of four years of venture capital and emerging company practice experience.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating venture capital investment agreements.
• Leading negotiations of key terms of all venture capital investment agreements.
• Supervising, training, and mentoring associates in venture capital financing.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Knowledge of Excel and capitalization tables

Professionalism in working and engaging with clients and colleagues

Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines

Extreme attention to detail

Ability to collaborate and work effectively in team settings

Education

JD or LLM from an ABA-accredited law school

Job description

About the job Venture Capital & Emerging Companies Associate

About the Corporate Section

Our corporate practice offers a blend of comprehensive legal expertise and practical business counseling that enables our clients to clarify goals, find solutions, and achieve results across varied business transactions. Our corporate attorneys advise clients on a wide variety of issues affecting commercial, financial, and industrial enterprises, both publicly and privately owned.

Responsibilities

We are seeking an associate with 4+ years of transactional experience with the ability to quickly integrate and support the firms Venture Capital & Emerging Companies practice. Responsibilities will include:

• Drafting and negotiating venture capital investment agreements, including NVCA forms
• Leading negotiations of key terms of all venture capital investment agreements
• Supervising, training, and mentoring associates in all aspects of venture capital financing
• Advising emerging companies on typical matters that arise in their day-to-day operations, including board and stockholder communications and approvals, and equity awards

Collaboration with team members is an important component of any role at Mintz. Therefore, the firm encourages working from the office approximately 60% of the time in accordance with the firms published guidelines.

Qualifications

• Graduated with a JD or LLM from an ABA-accredited law school
• Must be admitted or eligible for admission in Massachusetts
• A minimum of four years of venture capital and emerging company practice experience
• Knowledge of Excel and capitalization tables
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Professionalism in working and engaging with clients and colleagues
• Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and balance competing responsibilities
• Ability to stay organized and exercise extreme attention to detail
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively in team settings

About Us

We are an Am Law 100 law firm with over 600 attorneys serving clients worldwide. Our attorneys combine legal, business, and industry insight to help navigate shifting challenges. We advise business leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors on pivotal deals, disputes, and regulatory matters within our core practice areas. We are strategically located to meet the needs of our clients, with offices in Boston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, San Diego, San Francisco, Toronto, and Washington, DC.

The salary range for this position is $310,000 to $365,000. This position is bonus eligible. We offer a comprehensive benefits package.