Partner-level Venture Capital / Start-Up Attorney

Columbus 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.

This firm has offices located in West Palm Beach, Chicago, Miami, Cleveland, Detroit, and Columbus. The law firm is primarily a business advisory and advocacy firm, and has been practicing for over 80 years. The firm also offers a wide range of practice areas to help meet the needs of its clients. With over 140 attorneys, this firm is focused on delivering insightful legal solutions to its clients. The firm's culture is centered on five main values: entrepreneurship, integrity, quality of life, teamwork, and client service.