Venture Capital & Emerging Companies Associate

Location: Boston, MA / New York, NY

Salary: $250K – $365K

Experience: 3–5 Years

Advert Code: MLFS239

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a mid-level Corporate Associate to join a highly regarded venture capital and emerging companies practice with a leading international law firm. This role is ideal for an attorney who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and is looking to work with innovative, high-growth businesses and sophisticated institutional investors.

You will become part of a collaborative and expanding team advising venture-backed companies and investors throughout the full company lifecycle, from formation and early-stage financings through to later-stage growth transactions and strategic corporate matters.

The Role

This position offers significant responsibility, direct client interaction, and the opportunity to play a key role in complex venture capital transactions. Responsibilities will include:

• 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 Successful Candidate Will Have

• 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.

Why Apply?

This opportunity provides exposure to market-leading venture capital work, significant client contact, and a clear platform for professional development. You will work alongside highly respected practitioners on cutting-edge transactions involving innovative companies and sophisticated investors, while benefiting from a collaborative and supportive team culture that encourages initiative and career progression.

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