Forum Ventures · 1 day ago
Attorney - Corporate & Startup Law
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$145K/yr - $160K/yr
8+ years expShepherd Legal PLLC is an AI-native law firm built specifically for startups. They are seeking their second attorney to join the founding team, where the role involves advising startups on corporate law matters and collaborating on strategic decisions to shape the future of legal services.
FinanceFinancial ServicesVenture Capital
Responsibilities
Advise startups and growth companies on corporate law matters, including entity formation, governance, and compliance
Structure and negotiate venture capital financings, SAFEs, convertible notes, and other funding instruments
Develop and implement IP strategies to protect client innovations
Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, employment contracts, and vendor agreements
Ensure corporate compliance across multiple jurisdictions
Collaborate on building efficient, AI-enhanced legal workflows
Help shape firm culture, processes, and client service standards
Contribute to thought leadership and business development efforts
Qualification
Required
Active Arizona Bar membership in good standing
8+ years of corporate law experience
Proven track record in startup advisory and venture capital financing
Strong understanding of corporate governance and compliance
Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
Tech-savvy and comfortable working with AI-powered tools
Preferred
Experience with IP strategy and protection
Prior startup or growth company in-house experience
Familiarity with AI and legal technology platforms
Benefits
Meaningful equity: Early-stage equity stake with significant upside potential
Full autonomy: Remote work with flexible scheduling
Direct impact: Shape the firm's direction, culture, and service offerings
Cutting-edge tools: Work with AI-powered legal technology from day one
Professional growth: Opportunity to build expertise while building a firm
Mission-driven work: Help democratize access to high-quality legal services for the startup ecosystem
Company
Forum Ventures
Forum Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage startups, mainly in the SaaS and enterprise software sectors.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Michael Cardamone
CEO & Managing Partner
Elif Tutuk
Founding Member, Innovation Forum
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