Entrepreneurial Ventures Associate | Dallas, TX | $225,000 to $420,000 | Am Law ranked national[...]

Watts & Associates is working discreetly with a highly regarded Am Law ranked national full service firm with recognized corporate and transactional practices seeking a 3rd to 5th year Entrepreneurial Ventures Associate to join its Dallas, TX office on a hybrid basis. This position offers sophisticated venture capital and emerging company work with meaningful responsibility, direct partner access, and a national Am Law platform. You will support high value transactions for growth focused companies while building a credible long term corporate and venture profile within a collaborative, well supported team. Company Highlights Am Law ranked national platform with practices recognized by leading directories for corporate, litigation, real estate, and restructuring strength High value corporate and M&A matters for financial institutions, growth companies, and other sophisticated commercial clients Approximately 700 attorneys across major US financial and commercial centers plus a key international office Collaborative culture with formal mentorship, cross office teaming, and strong partner accessibility on complex transactional matters Structured training, leadership development, and clear associate progression supported by robust diversity, wellbeing, and pro bono programs The Role Lead and support corporate transactions for venture capital investors and emerging growth companies across the deal lifecycle Advise on venture financings, capital structures, corporate governance, and general corporate matters for early and growth stage clients Draft, review, and negotiate NVCA based documents, investment agreements, and ancillary corporate documentation Serve as a direct point of contact for founders, management teams, and investor clients on transactional issues Work closely with partners and cross office teams, taking substantive ownership and client facing responsibility on active deals Ideal Candidate Profile The firm is seeking a 3rd to 5th year Entrepreneurial Ventures Associate with: 3 to 5 years of corporate law experience from a sophisticated law firm or equivalent platform Hands on experience running or supporting venture capital transactions and emerging company matters Active bar admission in Texas or ability to gain admission promptly Strong corporate training with familiarity using NVCA forms, market terms, and venture deal structures Ability to work from the Dallas office on a hybrid schedule of 3 days per week in office $225,000 to $420,000 base salary, depending on experience Performance based bonus structure in line with Am Law corporate associate expectations Comprehensive benefits are offered in line with comparable Am Law platforms Paid vacation and firm recognized holidays consistent with large firm standards Ongoing training and professional development programs supporting long term growth within the firm Relevant search terms: entrepreneurial ventures associate, venture capital associate, emerging companies lawyer, corporate associate Dallas, transactional attorney Texas, Am Law corporate, venture financings, NVCA documents, startup counsel, growth company deals, mid level corporate associate, Am Law national firm, hybrid legal role Dallas, private financing transactions, corporate and M&A, Texas bar attorney, venture backed companies, law firm venture practice, Dallas corporate platform, legal recruiter venture capital

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