StepStone Group · 4 hours ago
Legal Counsel - Venture Capital
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$150K/yr - $175K/yr
1+ years expStepStone Group is a global private markets specialist delivering tailored investment solutions and advisory services. The Legal Counsel will support the Venture Capital and Growth Equity sector team by drafting and negotiating legal documentation related to venture capital and growth equity investments.
BankingFinancial ServicesFinTechReal Estate InvestmentVenture Capital
Responsibilities
Work with other attorneys and team members in the Venture Capital and Growth Equity sector in structuring venture capital and growth equity investments
Negotiate and draft documentation to execute (i) direct portfolio company investments, (ii) secondary purchases and sales of fund interests and shares in emerging companies, and (iii) co-investments
Manage negotiation and execution of documentation, including term sheets and letters of intent, SAFEs, convertible notes, equity financing documents, partnership agreements, subscription documents, and side letters
Review placement memoranda and partnership agreements for investments in venture capital and growth equity funds and prepare analysis regarding same for inclusion in investment memoranda or otherwise deliverable to clients
Manage outside counsel in connection with select investment transactions, especially GP-led tender offers, continuation vehicles, and strip sales
Monitor existing investment portfolio and manage disposition of investments
Supervise paralegals, including in the negotiation of confidentiality agreements, closing-related matters, and other matters, as needed
Special projects from time to time subject to availability (e.g., strategic transactions, process efficiencies, fiduciary counseling and training, regulatory filings, etc.)
Qualification
Required
4-year college degree required
Must possess a law degree from an accredited and reputable law school, be admitted to an applicable state bar, and be in good standing
Approximately 1 to 3 years of emerging companies/venture capital (EC/VC) and/or mergers & acquisitions (M&A) experience, whether in-house or at a reputable law firm
Ability to work on a wide variety of venture capital/growth equity fund and direct investment transactions
Professionally communicate with all levels of staff and external stakeholders
Utilize effective time management skills to maintain a commitment to quality and attention to detail; ensure that all work is completed accurately and on time
Foster a sense of teamwork, assisting others when needed/required; work collaboratively with attorneys supporting other asset classes to share best practices, provide coverage, etc
Flourish in a challenging, fast-paced, and professional environment with frequent shifts in priorities as business needs dictate
Have a strong sense of integrity, behaving consistently with expressed values and ethical principles of StepStone
Focus on specific goals and demonstrate a sense of personal growth, accountability and urgency for achieving results
Company
StepStone Group
StepStone Group provides investors with customized portfolios that integrate primaries, secondaries, and co-investments.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$205M2024-09-09Post Ipo Secondary· $205M
2020-09-16IPO
Leadership Team
Scott Hart
Chief Executive Officer
Andy Jones
Senior Managing Director
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