Emerging Companies and Venture Capital Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a midlevel corporate associate with experience in emerging companies and venture capital for its Philadelphia office. The candidate will provide legal guidance on corporate and transactional matters, supporting clients from formation to exit.

Duties

• Advise emerging companies and venture capital investors on corporate and transactional matters.
• Draft and negotiate venture capital financing documents, including term sheets and convertible notes.
• Provide legal guidance on corporate governance, including board and shareholder issues.
• Support clients in mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic transactions.
• Conduct due diligence and assist in transactional closings.
• Act as outside corporate counsel to early-stage and late-stage private companies.
• Manage internal and external client and counsel relationships.

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience.
• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Licensed or eligible to become licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania.
• Reside in the Philadelphia area at or prior to the time of hire.
• Work in the office at least three business days per week.

Education

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

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania or eligible for licensure.

Skills

• Strong academic background.
• Excellent research and writing skills.
• Relevant transferable skills.

Benefits

This global law firm provides comprehensive legal services in over 200 areas of law. Its major practice areas include corporate transactions, finance, and tax, litigation and dispute resolution, private wealth services, energy and environment, labor and employment benefits, regulatory and government affairs, and intellectual property. The firm has a team of over 1400 attorneys. Headquartered in Miami, Florida, the firm has 27 offices across the United States and abroad.