Emerging Companies amp Venture Capital Associate

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly qualified associate to join its Emerging Companies & Venture Capital practice in San Francisco. The ideal candidate will have 3 to 5 years of experience representing startups, emerging growth companies, founders, and venture capital investors across all stages of the company lifecycle.

Duties

• Counsel founders and emerging companies on entity formation, corporate governance, and equity incentive structures.



• Draft and negotiate venture capital financing documents, including preferred stock purchase agreements and investors' rights agreements.



• Advise on convertible note and SAFE transactions, as well as general corporate matters from seed stage through pre-IPO.



• Collaborate with attorneys across corporate, M&A, capital markets, and technology practices to support client needs.

Requirements

• Substantive experience in venture capital financings, emerging company representation, and technology transactions.



• Demonstrated familiarity with market-standard venture financing terms, including NVCA model documents.



• Experience advising both company-side and investor-side clients in the venture capital context.



• Bar admission or eligibility to obtain admission promptly in the home office location.

Education

• JD from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.

Certifications

• Admission to the bar in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Deep fluency in the legal and commercial frameworks driving ECVC transactions.



• Experience with Delaware corporate law and corporate governance for privately held technology companies.



• Knowledge of startup equity compensation plans, including stock option plans, RSU programs, and 409A valuations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance.



• 401(k) savings plan.



• Back-up childcare and eldercare services.



• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
1750 Montgomery St Fl 1
San Francisco
California
United States 94111
Phone : (415) 464 6897
Fax : (213) 895-7306