Our client is seeking associates for its Short Hills team to advise emerging growth companies and the institutional investors that support them. This opportunity brings together venture financings, M&A, and ongoing corporate counseling, with responsibility calibrated to experience.
The Work
- Represent emerging growth companies and institutional investors in venture capital financings, contributing to transaction preparation, documentation, negotiations, and closings.
- Advise both issuers and investors on financing matters, helping develop transaction strategies and move complex deals from inception through resolution.
- Support M&A transactions, coordinating legal work and documentation through negotiations and closing.
- Counsel emerging growth companies on a range of day-to-day corporate matters and respond to client questions with practical, timely advice.
- Conduct legal research and analysis and draft transaction documents, contracts, correspondence, and other written work product.
- Build and maintain client relationships through regular updates, responsive communication, and collaboration with colleagues and business professionals.
What You Bring
- At least two years of experience in emerging growth company and venture capital matters.
- Experience representing both institutional investors and issuers in venture capital financings.
- Experience with M&A transactions and advising emerging growth companies on day-to-day corporate matters.
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
- Admission to practice in the state where the candidate will be based.
- Strong written and verbal communication, research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Sound business judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing demands and deadlines.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively; experience at an AmLaw 100 firm is preferred.
Why Consider It
Join a practice serving both emerging growth companies and the institutional investors that finance them, with exposure to financings, M&A, and ongoing corporate advice.
Responsibility can vary with experience, and the role offers client interaction, collaboration, and access to professional development opportunities.
The position has regular in-office presence with some work-from-home flexibility.
Compensation & Benefits
The disclosed hiring range is $235,000–$435,000 per year, subject to geographic market and candidate qualifications; benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage and a 401(k).
Confidentiality
This is a confidential opportunity. Contact Advocates Legal Recruiting to discuss the role and receive additional details about the client and team. All inquiries will be handled confidentially.