Gould & Ratner LLP · 2 weeks ago
Corporate EC/VC Associate
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expGould & Ratner LLP is seeking an Associate to join its Corporate Practice. The role involves handling all aspects of complex transactions for early stage and growth stage companies and venture capital firms, providing direct client interaction and significant responsibility on sophisticated legal matters.
Consulting
Responsibilities
3-6 years of experience practicing corporate transactional law, including:
Significant experience and familiarity with the forms published by the National Venture Capital Association
Familiarity with convertible debt, SAFEs, preferred equity issuances and related financing tools
Experience drafting transactional agreements and documents with efficiency and clarity, managing closings, working with Carta and/or other cap table management tools, and versatility with Excel
Additional experience with other broad-based aspects of corporate transactional law, such as:
Private funds, syndicated investment vehicles, and other pooled capital structures
M&A transactions in the venture capital ecosystem
Drafting purchase and sale agreements, service level contracts, disclosure schedules, operating agreements and other general corporate/transactional work
Experience drafting and reviewing loan agreements, security agreements and other financing documents
Understanding the issues facing clients whose primary asset is intellectual property, including IP ownership, IP development, licensing agreements, tax matters, employee matters and similar concepts
Strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills. The ideal candidate has the ability to work as part of a team while also having the confidence and demeanor to assume individual responsibility for matters involving direct client interaction. This attorney will serve as business advisor to clients, guiding them in a full range of legal matters throughout their life cycle
Candidates must be currently licensed in Illinois or Colorado, or licensed in another state with a UBE score that qualifies in Illinois or Colorado for comity, be eligible to waive in, or be willing to sit for an upcoming IL or CO bar exam (open to relocation candidates that meet these requirements)
Qualification
Required
3-6 years of experience practicing corporate transactional law, including:
Significant experience and familiarity with the forms published by the National Venture Capital Association
Familiarity with convertible debt, SAFEs, preferred equity issuances and related financing tools
Experience drafting transactional agreements and documents with efficiency and clarity, managing closings, working with Carta and/or other cap table management tools, and versatility with Excel
Additional experience with other broad-based aspects of corporate transactional law, such as:
Private funds, syndicated investment vehicles, and other pooled capital structures
M&A transactions in the venture capital ecosystem
Drafting purchase and sale agreements, service level contracts, disclosure schedules, operating agreements and other general corporate/transactional work
Experience drafting and reviewing loan agreements, security agreements and other financing documents
Understanding the issues facing clients whose primary asset is intellectual property, including IP ownership, IP development, licensing agreements, tax matters, employee matters and similar concepts
Strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills. The ideal candidate has the ability to work as part of a team while also having the confidence and demeanor to assume individual responsibility for matters involving direct client interaction. This attorney will serve as business advisor to clients, guiding them in a full range of legal matters throughout their life cycle
Candidates must be currently licensed in Illinois or Colorado, or licensed in another state with a UBE score that qualifies in Illinois or Colorado for comity, be eligible to waive in, or be willing to sit for an upcoming IL or CO bar exam (open to relocation candidates that meet these requirements)
Benefits
Comprehensive benefit package and competitive salary - more info can be found here https://www.gouldratner.com/uploaded_images/GR-salary%20scale-benefits-page-2-01-21-25.pdf
Emphasis on professional & business development
Low turnover, collegial and collaborative environment
Healthcare (medical, vision, dental), life and long-term disability insurance
Competitive compensation, benefits package including 401k and profit sharing
Paid primary and secondary caregiver leave
Pre-tax commuter benefits and wellness programs (e.g., in-office gym and massages; 24/7 tele-medicine)
Hybrid in-office/remote role
Company
Gould & Ratner LLP
Gould & Ratner LLP is a law firm with operations in Illinois.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Michael Hill, CPA, CLM
Chief Financial Officer
Aaron May
Partner
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