Associate General Counsel, Venture Capital

Our client is a leading global venture platform focused on backing innovative technology and AI companies.

This is a highly commercial role, working directly alongside investment professionals and senior leadership on venture investments while providing broader legal support across the business as needed.

Key Responsibilities - Associate General Counsel, Venture Capital

• Partner closely with the Venture Capital investment team throughout the investment lifecycle, providing practical legal advice on prospective and existing investments.
• Lead the legal review, drafting and negotiation of investment documentation, including term sheets, equity financing documents, shareholder agreements, NDAs and ancillary transaction documents.
• Conduct legal due diligence and advise investment professionals on legal, commercial and execution risks associated with venture investments.
• Support portfolio company matters, governance issues and ongoing legal requirements following investment.
• Advise on legal and regulatory matters affecting an SEC-registered investment adviser, including investment management and corporate operations.
• Assist with investor documentation, limited partner matters and broader fund-related legal work where required.
• Provide legal support to other investment strategies and strategic business initiatives as the platform continues to grow.
• Manage external counsel efficiently across transactions and specialist legal matters.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments impacting venture capital, private funds and investment management businesses.
• Contribute to the continued development of legal processes, governance frameworks and best practices across the organization.

Qualifications - Associate General Counsel, Venture Capital

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active admission to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Minimum 4 years’ legal experience gained within a leading law firm, investment manager, venture capital firm, private equity platform or financial institution.
• Strong experience advising on venture capital investments, including legal due diligence, reviewing, drafting and negotiating term sheets, equity financing documents and transaction documentation.
• A commercial mindset with the ability to balance legal risk against business objectives.
• Strong drafting, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent judgment, attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• A collaborative approach with the confidence to partner directly with investment professionals and senior executives.