ECVC Associate Attorney

Job Overview:

A law firm seeks an experienced and driven ECVC (Emerging Companies and Venture Capital) Associate Attorney to join its Salt Lake City, UT office. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of relevant experience working with emerging companies, venture capital firms, and other stakeholders in this dynamic and fast-paced legal field. The firm offers a competitive benefits package that includes healthcare, retirement plans, family-building benefits, and professional development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide legal counsel to emerging companies, venture capital firms, and other stakeholders.
• Draft, review, and negotiate venture capital financing agreements, including equity financings, convertible notes, and SAFEs.
• Advise clients on corporate governance, including board structure, shareholder agreements, and fiduciary duties.
• Conduct due diligence for venture capital investments and mergers and acquisitions (M&A).
• Guide clients through forming entities, including C-corporations, S-corporations, and LLCs.
• Counsel clients on intellectual property matters, including trademark registration and IP protection strategies.
• Advice on employment law matters relevant to startups, including employee equity plans, offer letters, and terminations.
• Assist with preparing and filing necessary securities law filings with state and federal agencies.
• Collaborate with other practice groups within the firm to provide comprehensive legal services.
• Stay current with industry trends and venture capital and startup law developments.

Requirements:

• 5-7 years of experience in ECVC law, focusing on representing emerging companies and venture capital firms.
• Extensive experience in drafting and negotiating venture capital financing agreements.
• Strong understanding of corporate governance principles and securities law.
• Experience conducting legal due diligence in venture capital and M&A transactions.
• Proven ability to manage multiple clients and projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to providing high-quality legal services.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Member in good standing with the state bar of Utah (or willingness to become licensed in Utah).

Certifications:

• Active Utah State Bar license or eligibility and willingness to obtain Utah Bar licensure.
• Continuing Legal Education (CLE) compliance as the Utah State Bar requires.

Skills:

• Expertise in venture capital financing and startup law.
• Strong negotiation and contract drafting skills.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and software.
• Ability to provide strategic legal advice tailored to the specific needs of emerging companies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Commitment to maintaining the highest ethical standards in legal practice.

Job Location:

• Salt Lake City, UT

Benefits:

• Monthly wellness reimbursements.
• 24/7 emotional and behavioral health support and virtual counseling.
• Healthcare coverage for employees, spouses/domestic partners, and children up to age 26.
• Family-building benefits, including IVF, adoption, surrogacy, and egg-freezing.
• Paid parental leave and parenting support concierge and telemedicine.
• Parents and caregivers resource group.
• Career coaching for working parents.
• In-home and center-based back-up childcare.
• Tutoring and college coach for older children.
• Health Savings Accounts with firm contribution.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Pretax commuter and parking benefits.
• Basic and supplemental life insurance.
• Short and long-term disability insurance.
• Voluntary long-term care insurance.
• Voluntary critical illness, hospitalization, and accident insurance.
• Voluntary ID theft protection.
• Voluntary pet insurance.
• Medicare consulting.
• Firm-paid CLE, bar review fees, and bar dues.