Description:
Venture Capital & Private Equity Principals is a leading venture services firm dedicated to helping high-growth startups succeed. We provide a comprehensive suite of services, including legal, marketing, sales, finance, software development, strategy, and capital raising. At Venture Capital & Private Equity Principals, we believe that assisting entrepreneurs in bringing new products and services to the marketplace is a great way to make the world a better place.Job Brief:
We are seeking a talented and experienced in-house General Counsel to join our growing team at Venture Capital & Private Equity Principals. You will play a critical role in supporting our portfolio companies by providing strategic legal advice and deliverables across a wide range of matters. This is a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of the venture capital space and make a real impact on the success of innovative startups. In addition to providing legal services for our portfolio companies, this position also serves as General Counsel for Venture Capital & Private Equity Principals itself.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide timely and practical legal advice to our portfolio companies on various matters, including (but not limited to) the following required competencies:
- Entity formation and governance - Operating Agreements, Bylaws, entity conversion, Articles of Incorporation, Board of Directors/Managers formation and ongoing management
- Venture capital and private investment structuring (SAFEs, KISSs, convertible notes, etc)
- Securities law
- Cap Table management and equity compensation (ISOs, NQSOs, PIUs, etc)
- Contract negotiation and review
- Regulatory compliance, terms of use, online privacy policies, etc
- Act as liaison with outside counsel to advise portfolio companies on legal items not performed in-house, such as:
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Intellectual property protection
- Employment law
- Litigation:
- Act as liaison with outside counsel to advise portfolio companies on legal items not performed in-house
- Partner closely with investment professionals to identify and mitigate legal risks for our portfolio companies.
- Develop and implement legal strategies that align with the overall business goals of both Venture Capital & Private Equity Principals and our portfolio companies.
- Stay up-to-date on the latest legal trends and developments relevant to the venture capital industry.
- Manage outside counsel relationships as needed.
- Draft and review legal documents, including contracts, operating agreements, and securities filings.
- Participate in due diligence processes for new investments.
- Maintain a strong understanding of Venture Capital & Private Equity Principals's legal and compliance requirements.
- Provide legal training and education to our internal teams as needed.
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
- Minimum 5 years of experience as an attorney, preferably in corporate law, venture capital, or a related field.
- Proven track record of providing practical and commercially-minded legal advice to startups and emerging companies.
- Strong understanding of the venture capital ecosystem and the legal issues faced by early-stage companies.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
