Corporate Attorney for Emerging Growth Companies

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Corporate Attorney for Emerging Growth Companies in Short Hills, NJ. This role involves working with emerging growth companies and institutional investors, focusing on venture capital financings, M&A transactions, and corporate governance matters.

Duties

• Communicate effectively with partners, clients, and staff.
• Produce deliverables and respond to correspondence promptly.
• Analyze complex legal issues and apply legal principles.
• Provide accurate and well-reasoned work products.
• Meet deadlines and perform under pressure.
• Mentor and supervise junior lawyers and staff.
• Travel as required for client meetings and business development.

Requirements

• 5-8 years of experience in emerging growth and venture capital.
• Experience with AmLaw 100 law firms preferred.
• Familiarity with NVCA, seriesseed.com, and Y Combinator forms.
• Experience in preferred stock, bridge, and SAFE financings.
• Ability to manage due diligence on M&A transactions.
• Experience advising on corporate governance matters.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD)

Certifications

• Bar admission in relevant jurisdiction

Skills

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in legal analysis and strategic thinking.
• Ability to build and maintain client relationships.
• Leadership and team-building capabilities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.

This Amlaw firm is best known for allowing its associates to find a balanced work load that best suites them. As a result, the company operates with an entrepreneurial culture, offers flexible face-time, and values diversity and a work space inclusive of everyone. This firm is also one that values pro-bono work?encouraging their associates to gain real-life experience and take charge of their own opportunities and success.