Venture Capital Attorney

Job Overview

Multiple leading law firms across the United States — including Am Law corporate groups, emerging growth boutiques, and startup-focused practices — are actively seeking Venture Capital Attorneys with 1–10+ years of experience.
With startups scaling, funds deploying capital, and rapid innovation across tech and life sciences, venture capital and emerging companies practices are experiencing exceptional growth and hiring aggressively.

If you have experience in venture financing or emerging companies work, including:

• Venture capital financings from seed through Series C and beyond

• Fund and portfolio company representation

• Convertible notes, SAFEs, and preferred stock issuances

• Corporate governance and cap table management

• Technology, SaaS, or life sciences transactional work

• Emerging growth company counseling

• M&A and exit strategy support

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Duties

• Represent startups, investors, and venture funds in seed, Series A–C, and later-stage financings.

• Draft and negotiate financing documents, including SAFEs, convertible notes, and preferred stock purchase agreements.

• Advise on corporate governance, board matters, equity management, and cap table strategy.

• Support emerging companies through formation, growth, and operational legal needs.

• Assist with technology, SaaS, and life sciences transactions.

• Work on M&A and exit transactions involving venture-backed companies.

• Collaborate with partners, founders, and investors in a fast-paced deal environment.

Requirements

• 1–10+ years of venture capital, emerging companies, or corporate transactional experience.

• Experience with startup or fund-side financing work.

• Strong drafting and negotiation skills for fast-moving deals.

• Comfort with cap table math, investor documents, and governance structures.

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

• Admission to the bar in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

Skills

• Excellent transactional drafting and issue-spotting abilities.

• Ability to manage high-volume, fast-paced startup and VC work.

• Strong communication skills with founders, investors, and internal teams.

• Analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable with financial concepts.

• Collaborative and adaptable in fluid deal cycles.

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