Partner-level Venture Capital / Start-Up Attorney

Cleveland office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks a partner-level venture capital/start-up attorney with 7+ years of corporate or transactional experience at a law firm or in-house. The candidate will manage and lead all aspects of corporate transactions, including venture and seed financings, founder and employee equity issuances, corporate formations, corporate governance, venture debt facilities, and daily outside GC management of startup clients. Will draft and manage transactional matters, including venture and seed financing documents, corporate governing documents (charters, bylaws, and operating agreements), commercial contracts, board resolutions and consents, employment agreements, and equity incentive plans. Organize and maintain online platforms, including cap table management platforms (e.g. Carta). The candidate should preferably have startup venture capital or Big Law mergers and acquisitions experience. Must be licensed with the OH State Bar.

The candidate must have a J.D. degree. Proficiency at using software applications such as Word, Excel, document management systems, and search engines is required.

We like this mid-sized firm because it takes pride in the high quality of its attorneys. The firm looks for bright, creative, ambitious lawyers who will be able to provide leadership and far-reaching business counsel to clients. The firm culture revolves around individuality while promoting teamwork. New associates are quickly exposed to substantial professional opportunities, including some chances for early client contact. Compensation is competitive for first-year associates and above market for senior associates. Weve overheard associates praise the firm for its merit-based compensation system.