Associate Attorney - Emerging Companies/Venture Capital

Job Overview
A law firm seeks an associate attorney to join the Emerging Companies/Venture Capital team within the Strategic Transactions practice group in New York City, NY. The ideal candidate will have 3 to 6 years of substantial legal experience in emerging company and venture capital transactions.

Duties

• Advise early-stage companies through IPO or M&A exit.
• Guide venture capital funds and institutional investors on investment rounds.
• Assist with founders' arrangements and initial investments.
• Provide strategic securities law compliance and corporate governance advice.
• Facilitate mergers, acquisitions, and asset sales.
• Structure investments and conduct due diligence for investor clients.
• Advise on ongoing relationships and investment exit strategies.

Requirements

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school or equivalent.
• Admitted to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.
• 3 to 6 years of experience in capital markets or securities law.
• Experience representing early-stage companies and investors.
• Proficiency in drafting and negotiating transaction documents.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in using AI technologies responsibly in legal practice.

Education

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school or equivalent.

Certifications

• Admitted to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Drafting and negotiating transaction documents.
• Research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in AI technologies.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunity policy.

This law firm has an office in New York that provides legal services and advice on intellectual property matters, with a special focus on patent and other proprietary rights arising within the field of the Life Sciences. Attorneys provide high quality legal representation and creative solutions in bankruptcy and business restructuring, business and securities litigation, capital markets, finance, M&A, and white collar defense. The firm also specializes in health care, private equity, hedge funds, intellectual property, healthcare, and tax law. Clients include New York-based financial and business leaders. This office has a great atmosphere and offers competitive salaries. Pro bono work is also encouraged.