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Venture Capital & Emerging Growth Companies Associate (3+ Years)- New York

$250k

Direct Counsel

Job Description

Job Description

Venture Capital & Emerging Growth Companies Associate (3+ Years) – Multiple Locations

Direct Counsel is representing an AmLaw 100 firm seeking a mid-level Associate to join its Venture Capital & Emerging Growth Companies practice . This position is available in Dallas, Boston, or New York and offers the opportunity to work with innovative companies and investors across high-growth industries.

Key Responsibilities
  • Advise emerging growth companies, venture funds, and investors on venture and growth financings

  • Draft and negotiate NVCA-based and customized financing documents

  • Counsel clients on corporate governance, capitalization, and strategic transactions

  • Support venture financings, M&A transactions, joint ventures, private equity investments, and capital markets matters

  • Collaborate with M&A, IP, tax, and regulatory teams on complex venture-backed transactions

Qualifications
  • J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials

  • 3+ years of corporate transactional experience , including venture financings or emerging company representation

  • Experience advising venture-backed companies, founders, and investors

  • Strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills

  • Ability to manage multiple transactions in a fast-paced environment

  • Active bar admission in the jurisdiction where the candidate will practice

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range: $250,000 – $435,000, depending on experience, plus a discretionary bonus .

The firm offers comprehensive benefits , including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, retirement plans including 401(k) , paid time off, and additional wellness and professional development benefits.

This is an excellent opportunity to work with cutting-edge startups, venture capital funds, and growth-stage companies within a nationally recognized and collaborative practice.

Vacancy posted 20 days ago
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