Corporate Associate – Venture Capital & Emerging Companies

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  • Raleigh, North Carolina
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    About this role We are looking for a Corporate Associate with 3-6 years of experience to join a boutique, collaborative law firm that advises high-growth technology and life sciences companies and the venture capital investors who fund them. This is a proactive growth hire on a tight-knit team where you'll work directly with partners on sophisticated deals in Raleigh's thriving innovation ecosystem.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationRaleigh, North Carolina

    Description

    Salary range: $170K - $215K

    Location: Raleigh, NC, Chapel Hill, NC

    Visa Sponsorship Details: Not open to any visas (e.g. US citizen, Green Card holders)
     
    Hybrid work policy: 2 days in-office in Raleigh, NC (or Chapel Hill, NC office at UNC Innovation Hub)
    Full-time position

    About this role

    We are looking for a Corporate Associate with 3-6 years of experience to join a boutique, collaborative law firm that advises high-growth technology and life sciences companies and the venture capital investors who fund them. This is a proactive growth hire on a tight-knit team where you'll work directly with partners on sophisticated deals in Raleigh's thriving innovation ecosystem.

    What will you be doing?

    • Hands-on drafting, negotiating, and managing venture capital financings (including SAFEs and preferred stock issuances)

    • Working directly with partners on M&A transactions and corporate deals for emerging growth companies

    • Acting as outside general counsel — counseling clients, reviewing contracts, and drafting consents

    • Managing capitalization tables (Carta) and preparing waterfalls and pro formas

    • Conducting transactional due diligence across a variety of complex corporate transactions

    Key Requirements

    • 3-6 years of corporate transactional experience with genuine depth in venture capital financings (not just peripheral exposure — must have actually done VC deals)

    • Experience working with emerging companies and emerging growth companies in the tech/biotech/life sciences space

    • North Carolina bar license (highly preferred) or ability to become licensed in NC (required)

    • A compelling reason for being in or relocating to Raleigh — connection to the area, family, the RTP ecosystem, etc.

    • Strong academic credentials from a reputable law school

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