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Corporate Attorney (Venture Capital & Emerging Companies) (1RYP5Y-657B5919) New York, New York Salary : GBP310000 - GBP365000 per annumOur client is in search of a Corporate Attorney with a focus on Venture Capital and Emerging Companies. This role presents an engaging opportunity to merge comprehensive legal expertise with practical business counselling, empowering clients to define objectives, discover solutions, and accomplish results across diverse business transactions.What you'll do : As a Corporate Attorney (Venture Capital & Emerging Companies), your role will be multifaceted. You will draft and negotiate venture capital investment agreements, lead negotiations of key terms, supervise, train and mentor associates in all aspects of venture capital financing. Furthermore, you will provide valuable advice to emerging companies on typical matters that arise in their day-to-day operations. Your excellent communication skills will be crucial as you engage with board members, shareholders, and colleagues.Drafting and negotiating venture capital investment agreements including NVCA formsLeading negotiations of key terms of all venture capital investment agreementsSupervising, training and mentoring associates in all aspects of venture capital financingAdvising emerging companies on typical matters that arise in their day-to-day operations, including board and stockholder communications and approvals and equity awardsWhat you bring : The ideal candidate for the Corporate Attorney (Venture Capital & Emerging Companies) role brings a wealth of experience in venture capital and emerging company practice. With a minimum of four years' experience under your belt, you are well-versed in drafting and negotiating venture capital investment agreements. Your knowledge extends beyond legal expertise into practical business applications such as Excel and capitalization tables. Your excellent communication skills complement your professionalism when engaging with clients and colleagues. You are organized, detail-oriented, able to prioritize tasks effectively, meet deadlines, balance competing responsibilities, and thrive in team settings.Graduated with a JD or LLM from an ABA-accredited law schoolAdmission or eligibility for admission in New York or MassachusettsA minimum of four years of venture capital and emerging company practice experienceKnowledge of Excel and capitalization tablesExcellent written and oral communication skillsProfessionalism in working and engaging with clients and colleaguesAbility to prioritize, meet deadlines and balance competing responsibilitiesAbility to stay organized and exercise extreme attention to detailAbility to collaborate and work effectively in team settings#J-18808-Ljbffr