Job Title: Corporate Venture Counsel
Job Responsibilities:
- Support the Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) team in identifying and vetting target companies for potential investment.
- Supervise early pre-due diligence processes with a focus on confidentiality and intellectual property (IP) protection.
- Draft and negotiate Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), term sheets, and Letters of Intent (LOIs) for potential investments.
- Prepare and review materials for executive and board-level investment reviews.
- Select, manage, and coordinate with outside counsel on specialized aspects of transactions, including IP, international legal matters, and financial diligence.
- Draft and review investment agreements and related transaction documents.
- Coordinate with the parent organization's legal team on corporate governance and compliance matters.
- Support post-investment relationship management from a legal perspective.
- Advise on legal risks and considerations throughout the investment cycle.
- Develop and implement standardized processes to increase efficiency in the CVC investment workflow.
- Stay current on venture capital market trends, terms, and regulatory developments.
Education and Experience Information:
- 5-7 years of relevant legal experience with a substantial focus on venture capital transactions, investment deal structuring, and corporate/securities law.
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree and bar admission in good standing in any state.
- Experience supporting or leading early-stage investment transactions, including term sheet negotiation and due diligence management.
- Strong understanding of corporate governance issues related to strategic investments.
- Excellent drafting skills, particularly for investment agreements and related transaction documents.
- Ability to work independently while managing multiple transactions at various stages.
- Experience managing outside counsel effectively to optimize legal spend.
- Strong business acumen and ability to balance legal risk management with business objectives.
- Exceptional communication skills for explaining complex legal concepts to business stakeholders.
Salary Information:
- Expected Base Pay Range: $140,000 to $160,000 Annualized.
- Bonus eligible: In addition to base pay, compensation for this position includes eligibility for a 5% annual bonus.
- Benefits: The company offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, tax-saving spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with employer match, tuition reimbursement, and other perks. Employees are eligible for paid company holidays, personal time off, and sick time that meets or exceeds state/local requirements.
The company reserves the right to adjust the compensation and benefits based on individual skills, experience, training, certifications, education, final work location, and other non-protected factors. The recruiter can provide additional information during the hiring process.
EEO Statement:
The company is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
