3 to 5 years of transactional law experience in a law firm setting
Experience advising startups and venture capital funds
Familiarity with SAFEs and NVCA financing transactions
Exposure to M&A and corporate counseling
J.D. and New York bar admission
Background at a large law firm, preferably AmLaw 200
Strong academic record, typically a GPA of 3.4 or above
Collaborative and client-focused with partnership aspirations
Responsibilities
Advise companies through all stages of the corporate lifecycle
Represent clients in equity financings and venture transactions
Provide corporate governance and business counseling
Support M&A transactions and corporate matters
Advise on SEC compliance and reporting obligations
Take on early substantive responsibilities and lead transactions
Build client relationships and develop business skills
Manage complex, high-visibility matters
Benefits
401(k) retirement plan with immediate eligibility
Medical, dental, and vision insurance from day one
Unlimited paid time off
Coverage for bar association and continuing legal education fees
Parking and transportation support
Hybrid work arrangement
Defined path toward partnership consideration
Full Job Description
Position Title: Corporate Venture Capital Associate
A boutique-minded, globally connected practice is seeking a Corporate Venture Capital Associate to advise founders, venture capital funds, and high-growth companies at every stage of the corporate lifecycle. The practice concentrates on a defined set of disciplines and is recognized for depth in those areas. Associates take on substantive responsibility early, work directly alongside experienced partners, and have the opportunity to lead transactions while building their own client relationships.
Salary Range: $250,000 - $325,000 / Year DOE
Corporate Venture Capital Associate Responsibilities
Advise emerging growth and established companies through each stage of the corporate lifecycle, from formation and early-stage financings through liquidity events and strategic transactions
Represent founders, venture capital funds, and high-growth companies in equity financings, including venture financing transactions, SAFEs, and NVCA-form financings
Provide corporate governance guidance and day-to-day business counseling to startup, early-stage, and emerging growth clients
Support M&A transactions and general corporate counseling matters
Advise privately held and public companies on SEC compliance, Securities Exchange Act reporting obligations, and related corporate and securities matters
Take on substantive responsibility early and work directly with experienced partners, with the opportunity to lead transactions
Build strong client relationships and develop business development skills through significant client exposure
Manage high-visibility matters with sophisticated deal complexity
Corporate Venture Capital Associate Requirements
3 to 5 years of law firm transactional experience advising startup, early-stage, and emerging growth companies and venture capital funds
Significant experience representing emerging growth companies and venture capital investors, including direct experience advising on venture financing transactions
Experience with SAFEs (Simple Agreements for Future Equity) and NVCA financing transactions
Exposure to M&A transactions and general corporate counseling
J.D. and admission to the New York bar
Background at a large law firm, with AmLaw 200 firms considered
Strong academic record, typically a GPA of 3.4 or above, with strong work experience considered in the evaluation
Collaborative, ambitious, and client-focused approach, with a desire to grow toward partnership
Ability to work in the office Tuesday through Thursday, with a Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. schedule and an annual expectation of 1,850 billable hours
Benefits
401(k) retirement plan, with eligibility upon hire
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with eligibility upon hire
Unlimited paid time off
Bar association and continuing legal education fee coverage
Parking and transportation support
Hybrid work arrangement
Defined path toward partner consideration
Apply today if your venture financing and emerging growth company experience is ready for earlier ownership of transactions, direct partner collaboration, and a clear route toward partnership.
