Description:

About the Corporate Section
A General Practice, Full Service Law Firm's corporate practice offers a blend of comprehensive legal expertise and practical business counseling that enables our clients to clarify goals, find solutions, and achieve results across varied business transactions. Our corporate attorneys advise clients on a wide variety of issues affecting commercial, financial, and industrial enterprises, both publicly and privately owned.

Responsibilities:
We are seeking an associate with 4+ years of transactional experience with the ability to quickly integrate and support the firm's Venture Capital & Emerging Companies practice. Responsibilities will include:

Drafting and negotiating venture capital investment agreements including NVCA forms
Leading negotiations of key terms of all venture capital investment agreements
Supervising, training and mentoring associates in all aspects of venture capital financing
Advising emerging companies on typical matters that arise in their day-to-day operations, including board and stockholder communications and approvals and equity awards

Collaboration with team members is an important component of any role at A General Practice, Full Service Law Firm. Therefore, the firm encourages working from the office approximately 60% of the time in accordance with the firm's published guidelines.

Qualifications:

Graduated with a JD or LLM from an ABA-accredited law school
Must be admitted or eligible for admission in Massachusetts
A minimum of four years of venture capital and emerging company practice experience
Knowledge of Excel and capitalization tables
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Professionalism in working and engaging with clients and colleagues
Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and balance competing responsibilities
Ability to stay organized and exercise extreme attention to detail
Ability to collaborate and work effectively in team settings