Associate Attorney - Emerging Companies/Venture Capital

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an associate attorney to join the Emerging Companies/Venture Capital team within the Strategic Transactions practice group in New York City, NY. The ideal candidate will have 3 to 6 years of substantial legal experience in emerging company and venture capital transactions.

Duties

• Advise early-stage companies through IPO or M&A exit.
• Guide venture capital funds and institutional investors on investment rounds.
• Assist with founders' arrangements and initial investments.
• Provide strategic securities law compliance and corporate governance advice.
• Facilitate mergers, acquisitions, and asset sales.
• Structure investments and conduct due diligence for investor clients.
• Advise on ongoing relationships and investment exit strategies.

Requirements

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school or equivalent.
• Admitted to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.
• 3 to 6 years of experience in capital markets or securities law.
• Experience representing early-stage companies and investors.
• Proficiency in drafting and negotiating transaction documents.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in using AI technologies responsibly in legal practice.

Education

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school or equivalent.

Certifications

• Admitted to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Drafting and negotiating transaction documents.
• Research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in AI technologies.

Benefits

Equal employment opportunity policy.