Corporate Associate - Emerging Companies and Venture Capital

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a corporate associate with 2-4 years of experience in venture capital and/or mergers and acquisitions in New York, NY. The ideal candidate will possess superior academic credentials and demonstrate excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.

Duties

• Assist in venture capital transactions and mergers and acquisitions.
• Draft and review corporate documents and agreements.
• Conduct due diligence and legal research.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to achieve business objectives.

Requirements

• 2-4 years of relevant law firm experience.
• Strong academic background.
• Proficiency in verbal and written communication.
• Interpersonal skills to work effectively with clients and colleagues.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to the New York State Bar.

Skills

• Expertise in venture capital and mergers and acquisitions.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Monthly wellness reimbursements.
• 24/7 emotional and behavioral health support and virtual counseling.
• Healthcare coverage for you and your spouse/domestic partner and children up to age 26.
• Family-building benefits including IVF, adoption, surrogacy, and egg-freezing.
• Paid parental leave.
• Parenting support concierge and telemedicine.
• Parents and caregivers resource group.
• Career coaching for working parents.
• In-home and center-based back-up childcare.
• Tutoring and college coach for older children.
• Health Savings Accounts with firm contribution.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Pretax commuter and parking benefits.
• Basic and supplemental life insurance.
• Short and long-term disability.
• Voluntary long-term care insurance.
• Voluntary critical illness, hospitalization, and accident insurance.
• Voluntary ID theft protection.
• Voluntary pet insurance.
• Medicare consulting.
• Firm-paid CLE, bar review fees, and bar dues.

This Vault Law 100 and one of the Best Law Firm in the Emerging Companies & Venture Capital firm boasts cutting-edge clients, pleasant people, and a flexible work/life balance. The firm is a global player with very deep tech roots and has been ranked among the top 10 M&A advisors in the nation. As the premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, the firm is appealing to associates for fostering an entrepreneurial and collaborative environment across its attorney ranks, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, career growth, and building leadership and relationship skills with clients and colleagues. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.