Corporate Counsel (Venture Capital & Emerging Companies)

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate venture capital investment documents, financing agreements, term sheets, and related transaction materials.
• Support the formation, organization, and ongoing management of newly created portfolio companies and investment vehicles.
• Partner closely with investment, finance, compliance, and company-building teams throughout the investment lifecycle.
• Assist with legal matters involving venture financings, corporate governance, capitalization structures, and strategic transactions.
• Prepare investment authorizations, corporate records, resolutions, and supporting legal documentation.
• Manage and negotiate non-disclosure agreements and a variety of commercial agreements.
• Coordinate with outside counsel on transactional, regulatory, and corporate matters.
• Support fundraising efforts and legal operations related to private investment funds.
• Assist with public company compliance matters for portfolio companies, including Section 13 and Section 16 reporting, director and officer questionnaires, and related securities law requirements.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of internal legal, compliance, and operational policies and procedures.
• Provide ongoing legal guidance to business teams as the organization's investment platform continues to grow.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $235,000-265,000, based on experience.
• Annual Bonus: Target bonus opportunity of approximately 20%.
• Potential participation in carried interest programs and future investment opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement benefits and flexible PTO and paid holidays.
• Additional perks and long-term growth opportunities within a highly successful investment platform.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active bar membership in good standing.
• 3-7 years of experience practicing corporate, venture capital, securities, private equity, or transactional law.
• Strong understanding of private financings, corporate governance, and commercial transactions.
• Experience reviewing and negotiating complex legal agreements.
• Excellent analytical, drafting, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Advanced organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Experience working with investment funds, fund formation, public company reporting, or emerging-growth companies is highly desirable but not required.
• Proficiency with capitalization tables and related financial concepts is a plus.