Partner-level Venture Capital / Start-Up Attorney

6-20 yrs required

Full-time

No

Chicago office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks a partner-level venture capital/start-up attorney with 7+ years of corporate or transactional experience at a law firm or in-house. The candidate will manage and lead all aspects of corporate transactions, including venture and seed financings, founder and employee equity issuances, corporate formations, corporate governance, venture debt facilities, and daily outside GC management of startup clients. Will draft and manage transactional matters, including venture and seed financing documents, corporate governing documents (charters, bylaws, and operating agreements), commercial contracts, board resolutions and consents, employment agreements, and equity incentive plans. Organize and maintain online platforms, including cap table management platforms (. Carta). The candidate should preferably have startup venture capital or Big Law mergers and acquisitions experience. Must be licensed with the IL State Bar.

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