ECVC Associate

About the JobAn opportunity has arisen for a mid-level Emerging Companies & Venture Capital (ECVC) Associate to join one of our clients, a leading Am Law 100 firm in New York.The successful candidate will join a growing corporate practice advising high-growth companies, founders, venture capital funds, growth investors and strategic acquirers on a broad range of transactions. The team acts for clients throughout the company lifecycle, from formation and early-stage financings through to growth equity investments, M&A transactions and other exit events.The practice has a strong presence within the innovation and growth company market and advises businesses across sectors including fintech, life sciences and AI. As an Associate, you will work closely with partners and clients on significant transactions while gaining exposure to both company-side and investor-side matters.With a strong flow of work and an established position in the market, this is an excellent opportunity to take on significant responsibility, develop client relationships and work with some of the most sought-after participants in the venture capital ecosystem.The RoleYou will advise clients across a broad range of venture capital and corporate transactions, including:Company formations and corporate structuring.Seed, Series A, Series B and later-stage venture capital financings.Preferred equity financings, SAFEs and convertible note transactions.Growth equity and strategic investments.Mergers and acquisitions involving venture-backed businesses.Corporate governance and day-to-day corporate advisory matters.You will take ownership of key transaction workstreams, draft and negotiate transaction documents, coordinate due diligence processes and support deal execution from inception through closing. The role offers exposure to both company-side and investor-side representations, providing a broad range of experience across the venture capital ecosystem.The Ideal Candidate Will Have:A JD, LLM or equivalent legal qualification.Admission to the New York Bar, or eligibility for admission.3+ years' relevant corporate transactional experience in private practice.Experience advising on venture capital financings and emerging company matters.Exposure to private company M&A transactions.Why Consider This Opportunity?Exposure to a broad range of venture financings, growth investments and M&A transactions.Opportunity to work with founders, management teams and leading venture capital investors.Direct exposure to partners and clients from an early stage.Strong mentoring, training and long-term career development.Cross-practice collaboration with colleagues across M&A, capital markets, tax, IP and regulatory teams.Competitive New York market compensation.Practice FocusThe team advises private companies and investors across the full growth cycle, from formation and early-stage funding rounds through to strategic acquisitions and other exit events. Clients operate across a range of high-growth sectors, including fintech, life sciences and AI.This opportunity would suit an associate looking to build on existing venture capital and corporate experience within a highly active New York practice.