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Emerging Companies And Venture Capital Associate

Company name
BCG Attorney Search

Experience
2-10 yrs required

Location
Chicago, IL, United States

Industry
Legal

Posted on
Oct 23, 2026

Valid Through
Nov 22, 2026

Profile

Job Overview



A law firm seeks a highly qualified associate to join its Emerging Companies & Venture Capital practice in Chicago, IL. 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 and 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
200 South Wacker Drive, 31st Floor
Chicago
Illinois
United States 60606
Phone : (312) 321-9411
Fax : (213) 895-7306

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