Venture Best Partner

Partner – Corporate, Venture Capital and Emerging Growth (any U.S. office, preferred: North Carolina)

About the role

We are seeking a Partner with 7+ years of experience to join our Venture Best team, a dynamic practice focused on venture capital, emerging growth companies, and corporate transactions. The ideal candidate will have a passion for supporting innovative startups and institutional investors across diverse industries, including CleanTech, SaaS, life sciences, cannabis, natural foods, web3, biotech, AI, and data analytics. This role offers the opportunity to work with impactful founders and companies in fast-growing venture ecosystems nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Represent startups and/or institutional investors in venture capital and emerging company transactions, mergers and acquisitions, startup formation, and general corporate governance.
• Triage issues with specialists in tax, intellectual property, employment, and other areas.
• Manage licensing and technology transactions and/or securities matters (experience in these areas is a plus).
• Collaborate with a strong team of associates and specialists to build and serve a diverse client base.
• Maintain a culture of mutual support, respect, and enthusiasm.

Requirements

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school with 7+ years of corporate or transactional experience.
• Strong experience in venture capital, emerging company transactions, M&A, startup formation, and corporate governance.
• Excellent drafting, organizational, and client management skills.
• Strong academic credentials and verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Valid authorization to work in the U.S.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay and a lucrative bonus program.
• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision), Health Savings Accounts, and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Unlimited PTO plus 10 paid holidays.
• 401(k) with company contribution and additional retirement planning options (e.g., disability, life, and critical illness insurance).
• Parental/family leave and ABA/state/local bar membership fee reimbursement.
• Mentorship program, specialized training, and career development opportunities, including bar exam reimbursement.
• Flexible remote work policy (up to 2.5 days per week).
• Positive, collaborative, and contemporary work environment with a focus on diversity and inclusion.

Pay

The annual compensation range for this role in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, and Illinois offices starts at $240,000. Final compensation will depend on experience, skills, and internal equity. Eligibility to participate in the firm’s bonus program is subject to the program’s conditions and restrictions.

About the company

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP is a full-service law firm with over 350 lawyers and technical professionals serving clients worldwide. Founded in 1848, we work with companies across industries, as well as trade associations, nonprofits, educational institutions, governments, family trusts, and high-net-worth individuals. Our contemporary office spaces—located in Wisconsin, Illinois, Utah, Colorado, Texas, North Carolina, California, Nebraska, Washington D.C., and beyond—support a culture of collaboration and innovation.