Venture Technology Attorney

Vela Wood Staley Young P.Venture Attorney II Dallas, TX·Austin, TX·Full time
We have an extraordinary opportunity for someone to join our team in our Dallas or Austin office as a Venture Attorney, who can act as trusted counsel to emerging companies, founders and venture investors from formation to early stage finance rounds, and beyond.

Our mission is clear: to be the best company in Texas - by building genuine client relationships, embracing cutting-edge innovation, and creating life-enriching careers for our people. We're doing that by reimagining what professional services can look like, with proprietary technology, a people-first culture, and a fundamentally different approach to the practice of law. At Vela Wood, we measure success by lives improved, not just revenue generated.

This position will be responsible for managing venture transactions, including drafting and reviewing legal documents, conducting due diligence, and advising clients on a variety of strategic corporate matters.

Leading venture capital transactions, including SAFE, convertible note and equity financings, from early-stage to Series A and beyond.

Advising on and drafting documentation for both company-side and investor-side transactions.

Drafting entity formation, governance and organizational documents.

Conducting due diligence processes and risk-analysis.

Mentoring and developing junior attorneys.

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.

5-8 years of experience practicing venture law, preferably in a law firm setting.

Experience with drafting pro forma cap tables and financing models, including anti-dilution mechanics, convertible note/SAFE conversions and post-money ownership calculations.

Advanced legal research and writing skills.

Demonstrated commitment to delivering high-quality legal services and achieving favorable outcomes for clients.

We believe attorneys should have the flexibility to build successful careers while maintaining meaningful lives outside of work. Our model combines a sustainable billable expectation with significant upside for attorneys who choose to exceed it, creating an environment where balance and performance can coexist.

Aggressive bonus structure and abundant opportunities to springboard your career!

Matching 401(k) retirement plan

Firm-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, as well as life insurance

Paid Holidays

Vela Wood is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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