4th-5th year ECVC Associate

About the Firm Our client is a well-established Am Law 100 firm with a strong, long-standing reputation in venture capital and emerging companies work - a practice area the firm has built significant depth and market recognition in over many years, rather than treating as a peripheral offering. About the Practice (New York) The New York office gives the firm's Venture Capital & Emerging Companies practice access to one of the largest and most diverse investor and startup ecosystems in the world, spanning fintech, media, consumer, and technology sectors alongside the broader institutional investor base concentrated in the city. The group works closely with venture-backed companies and investors on the full range of financing and operational matters, giving associates consistent, high-volume deal flow and direct exposure to the depth and variety of the New York venture and investor community. The Role The firm is seeking an experienced corporate associate with 4+ years of transactional background to join the Venture Capital & Emerging Companies practice. The role centers on drafting and negotiating venture capital investment agreements and advising emerging companies on operational matters, including board and stockholder communications. The position also carries a supervisory component, mentoring junior associates on venture financing matters and project execution - reflecting a role designed for someone ready to step into leadership within the practice. Proficiency with cap tables, Excel, and legal technology tools is expected, along with admission (or eligibility) in New York or Massachusetts. Compensation ranges from $310,000 to $365,000, plus bonus eligibility and a full benefits package. Long-Term Career Benefits * Deep specialization in a durable, high-growth practice area. Venture capital work has proven resilient across market cycles, and New York's scale and sector diversity provide a broad, steady pipeline of deal flow to build a genuine specialty on * Built-in leadership track. The mentoring and supervisory component signals a firm actively grooming associates for greater responsibility - valuable, visible experience ahead of partnership consideration * Direct relationships with investors and founders. Regular contact with venture investors and emerging company management builds a client relationship network with long-term value, whether pursuing partnership, general counsel roles, or venture-side positions * New York market positioning. Embedding within one of the world's deepest capital markets and investor hubs creates strong name recognition and a wide-ranging referral network across sectors, not limited to a single regional ecosystem All inquiries and conversations are strictly confidential.