Corporate Associate, Emerging Companies & Venture Capital

Boston MA or New York NY Full-Time Hybrid

Compensation: $235000 - $365000 annually plus performance-based bonus.

We are seeking a talented Corporate Associate with 4 to 5 years of experience to join a nationally recognized Emerging Companies & Venture Capital (ECVC) practice. This partnership-track opportunity offers the chance to advise innovative startups founders venture-backed companies venture capital funds and strategic investors through every stage of the business lifecycle from formation and early-stage financing through growth strategic transactions and exit.

The ideal candidate has a strong background representing emerging growth companies and venture capital investors with experience leading financing transactions advising management teams and serving as a trusted legal advisor on day-to-day corporate matters. This role offers significant client interaction sophisticated transactional work and opportunities to mentor junior attorneys while building a long-term practice.

This is a hybrid position requiring approximately three days per week in the office.

• Represent emerging growth companies founders venture capital funds and institutional investors in a wide range of corporate and transactional matters.
• Draft review and negotiate venture capital financing documents including preferred stock financings SAFE agreements convertible notes and related investment documentation.
• Advise startup and emerging company clients on entity formation corporate governance capitalization equity compensation and general corporate matters.
• Counsel boards of directors and executive leadership on corporate governance fiduciary responsibilities stockholder matters and strategic business decisions.
• Prepare and negotiate shareholder agreements investor rights agreements voting agreements operating agreements and other corporate governance documents.
• Manage financing transactions from initial term sheet through closing while coordinating due diligence and transaction execution.
• Supervise mentor and provide guidance to junior associates on venture capital and emerging company matters.
• Work closely with clients on day-to-day operational legal issues including board and stockholder approvals equity awards and organizational matters.
• Collaborate with attorneys across tax intellectual property employment securities and other practice areas to deliver comprehensive legal solutions.
• Build strong client relationships by providing practical business-focused legal counsel in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.
• Utilize legal technology and AI tools to improve efficiency legal analysis and client service.

• Juris Doctor (JD) or LLM from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admission to the Massachusetts or New York Bar or eligibility for admission.
• 4 to 5 years of experience representing emerging companies venture capital funds founders or investors in corporate transactions.
• Significant experience handling venture capital financings startup counseling and general corporate matters.
• Strong understanding of capitalization tables equity ownership structures and venture financing mechanics.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and capitalization table management.
• Demonstrated proficiency using AI-powered legal research drafting and productivity tools in daily legal practice.
• Strong drafting negotiation analytical and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple client matters while delivering outstanding client service.

• Experience representing high-growth technology software life sciences healthcare or biotechnology companies.
• Experience representing venture capital funds angel investors or private equity sponsors.
• Experience with mergers and acquisitions involving venture-backed companies.
• Familiarity with securities law corporate finance and strategic transactions.
• Experience mentoring junior attorneys and managing transaction teams.
• Interest in business development and long-term partnership growth.
• Outstanding academic credentials.