Direct Counsel ยท 3 months ago
Emerging Growth & Venture Capital Associate Attorney - Professional Track
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$150K/yr - $300K/yr
5+ years expDirect Counsel is seeking an Emerging Growth & Venture Capital Associate Attorney to join the corporate group of a leading global law firm as part of its Professional Track Attorney program. The attorney will work with emerging growth companies and institutional investors, handling venture capital financings, M&A transactions, and ongoing corporate governance matters.
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Responsibilities
Work with emerging growth companies and the institutional investors that support them, handling venture capital financings, M&A transactions, and a range of ongoing corporate governance matters
Preferred stock financings, bridge financings, and SAFE financings
Venture capital transactions using NVCA, Series Seed, and Y Combinator forms
M&A deal support and due diligence
Day-to-day governance for early-stage and high-growth companies
Qualification
Required
JD from an accredited law school
Admission to practice in the relevant jurisdiction
Strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills
Ability to manage transactions and collaborate with teams
Excellent judgment, attention to detail, and client service orientation
5 to 8 years of experience in emerging growth and venture capital work
Experience with preferred stock financings, bridge financings, and SAFE financings
Experience with venture capital transactions using NVCA, Series Seed, and Y Combinator forms
Experience with M&A deal support and due diligence
Experience with day-to-day governance for early-stage and high-growth companies
Preferred
Am Law 100 experience
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and hybrid work flexibility
Company
Direct Counsel
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2-10 employees
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