Junior Associate Corporate M&A

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Junior Associate – Emerging Companies & Venture Capital

Practice Area: Corporate Law – Focus on Emerging Companies, Venture Capital, M&A, and Startup Financing

Location: New York, NY (primary office)

Schedule: Full-time, in-office with occasional remote flexibility; billable hours target typically in line with market standards (estimated 1,800–2,000 annually)

Salary: $235,000 to $390,000 per year, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Includes eligibility for discretionary bonuses and competitive benefits.

About the Firm:

Our client is a top-tier international law firm with a longstanding reputation for excellence in corporate, technology, and startup-focused legal practice. With a dynamic and collegial culture, the firm has been consistently ranked among Fortune’s "Best Places to Work" for over two decades. Its Emerging Companies & Venture Capital (ECVC) group is known nationally for representing high-growth startups and the investors who back them—from early formation through multiple rounds of financing to successful exits.

Responsibilities:

The selected attorney will join a rapidly growing ECVC team in the New York office. This role provides early client contact and hands-on involvement in high-growth startup matters including:

• Advising founders and startups on formation and governance.
• Drafting and negotiating venture financing documents (SAFEs, convertible notes, Series Seed/Series A).
• Supporting M&A transactions from both sell-side and buy-side.
• Interacting directly with early-stage and venture-backed clients and their investors.
• Collaborating closely with partners and other attorneys across practice groups and offices.

This is a high-responsibility role offering exposure to sophisticated and nationally recognized transactions in the technology and innovation space.

Required Credentials:

• J.D. from a top-tier law school with strong academic performance.
• Licensed and in good standing with the New York State Bar.
• At least 2 years of relevant law firm experience in venture capital, startup law, or M&A.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and a high level of comfort with numerical deal work.
• Proven ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously and effectively.
• Demonstrated commitment to client service and collaboration.

Additional Preferred Skills:

• Prior experience working directly with founders, investors, and venture-backed startups.
• Familiarity with NVCA and tech industry deal documents.
• Background or strong interest in technology, fintech, life sciences, or digital media sectors.
• Experience maintaining and managing cap tables and equity issuances.

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