Partner-level Venture Capital / Start-Up Attorney

Chicago 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 IL 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.

This reputed law firm concentrates on business advisory-advocacy law. It has six offices across the United States and employs a considerably large group of highly competent attorneys. Some of its main practice areas are automotive, drug-pharmacy, and nonprofit. This law practice encourages diversity at the workplace, community service, and pro bono work.