Venture Capital & Emerging Companies Associate (3–5 Years Associate)

The Role

• Drafting and negotiating transaction documents for seed through late-stage venture financings, including term sheets, SAFEs, convertible notes, preferred stock purchase agreements, investors’ rights agreements, voting agreements, and related documents.
• Advising emerging growth companies on entity formation, corporate governance, securities issuances, capitalization matters, and day-to-day corporate issues as they scale.
• Representing venture capital funds and institutional investors in new investments, follow-on financings, and portfolio company matters.
• Managing due diligence processes and coordinating transactions efficiently within leanly staffed deal teams.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships while collaborating closely with senior attorneys on sophisticated corporate matters.

The Candidate

• 3–5 years of corporate transactional experience with substantial exposure to venture capital financings and emerging growth companies.
• Experience representing both companies and investors in venture capital transactions.
• A Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Previous experience working in a law firm is essential.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and project management skills.
• Outstanding academic credentials and sound commercial judgment.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and perform effectively in a dynamic, high-responsibility environment.
• Admission to, or eligibility for admission to, the Massachusetts and/or New York Bar.