Corporate Venture Capital Associate

Job overview

The Corporate Venture Capital Associate role is a hybrid position in Chicago, IL. Compensation is not specified. Gould & Ratner LLP’s Corporate Practice handles complex transactions for sophisticated clients across industries. The associate supports early- and growth-stage companies, founders, and venture capital firms through financing and other corporate transactions. The role combines transaction execution and direct client work, while contributing to clients’ legal and business needs throughout their life cycle.

What you'll do

• Handle and support early-stage and growth-stage company and venture capital transactions
• draft transactional agreements and documents
• manage closings
• advise clients on corporate matters and financing tools
• work with cap-table management tools such as Carta
• participate in direct client interaction and business development.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

corporate associate

venture capital

early-stage companies

corporate transactions

chicago il

gould & ratner llp

hybrid

full-time

3–6 years experience

illinois or colorado bar

client interaction

401(k)

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, vision, dental, life and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) and profit sharing
• paid primary and secondary caregiver leave
• pre-tax commuter benefits and wellness programs.

Why this role

The role offers direct client interaction, business development experience, and significant responsibility on complex legal matters. Benefits include health, life and long-term disability insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, caregiver leave, commuter benefits, and wellness programs.

About the employer

Gould & Ratner LLP is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.