Corporate - General Attorney / Corporate - Venture Capital/Emerging Companies Attorney in Houston, TX

Law Firm

Houston, TX

Corporate - General Attorney / Corporate - Venture Capital/Emerging Companies Attorney in Houston, TX

Attorney

3-5 yrs required

No

Job Title: Corporate Associate

Job Responsibilities:
The Corporate Associate will be part of the Transactions Practice and Emerging Growth Companies & Venture Capital groups. Key responsibilities include:

- Advising startup, early-stage, and emerging growth companies, as well as venture capital funds.
- Engaging in cap table construction, SAFE (Simple Agreement for Future Equity), and NVCA (National Venture Capital Association) financing transactions.
- Providing general corporate governance and advisory services.
- Directly interacting with clients and managing substantial client relationships.
- Participating in practice development initiatives and contributing to the growth of the firm’s client base.
- Assisting in guiding companies through complex business transactions, including IPOs and M&A events.
- Working with clients operating in various tech sectors and the life sciences industry, such as AI, pharmaceuticals, digital media, blockchain, cryptocurrencies, defense technologies, quantum technologies, digital health, and enterprise software.

Education and Experience Information:
- A Juris Doctor (.) degree is required.
- Candidates must have 3 to 5 years of corporate transactional experience, particularly in advising startup, early-stage, and emerging growth companies and venture capital funds.
- Comparable experience in a law firm setting is preferred.
- Admission to the bar in the jurisdiction of the primary office is required.
- Candidates should have outstanding academic credentials and excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Salary Information:
The salary range for this position is $250,000 to $325,000.