Venture Capital & Startup Financing Associate

BCL Legal; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

BCL Legal in Boston seeks a seasoned associate to lead venture financings from term sheet to closing, handling preferred stock deals, SAFEs, and growth rounds. The role offers direct client contact and significant deal exposure for a fast-paced VC-focused platform.

You will advise on formation, governance, and equity incentives while working with co-chairs and partners, enjoying autonomy with a clear path to senior roles within a collaborative ECVC practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead and staff venture financings from term sheet through closing - preferred stock financings, convertible notes/SAFEs, and growth equity rounds
• Represent both emerging companies and institutional/VC investors, giving genuine two-sided deal experience
• Advise on formation, governance, equity incentive structuring, and general corporate matters for startup clients
• Work directly with practice co-chairs and partners with substantial origination - strong exposure and visibility rather than being buried on a large deal team
• Meaningful autonomy on deal management at the 4th-5th year level, with a clear runway toward senior associate and partnership-track responsibility

Skills

Venture financing

Corporate law

Governance

Client relations

Job description

BCL Legal in Boston seeks a seasoned associate to lead venture financings from term sheet to closing, handling preferred stock deals, SAFEs, and growth rounds. The role offers direct client contact and significant deal exposure for a fast-paced VC-focused platform.

You will advise on formation, governance, and equity incentives while working with co-chairs and partners, enjoying autonomy with a clear path to senior roles within a collaborative ECVC practice.