Corporate Associate - ECVC

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough•Chicago, IL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Nelson Mullins is seeking a midlevel associate to join its emerging companies group in its Chicago office. The Nelson Mullins Venture Capital and Technology Team advises companies, founders, management teams, and investors in entrepreneurial ventures, in addition to representing emerging and growth stage companies in corporate and financing matters. The work covers both legal and business needs at every stage of growth, from formation and early funding to employment, tax, intellectual property, regulatory compliance, including mergers and acquisitions transactions from formation through exit.

Requirements

2 to 5 years of meaningful corporate transactional experience in a law firm setting.
Knowledgeable in the areas of corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, securities, and general corporate matters.
Strong writing, analytical, and communications skills.
Excellent academic record.
Admitted to and in good standing with the Illinois bar.

Nice To Haves

Emerging company and venture capital experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Advising companies, founders, management teams, and investors in entrepreneurial ventures.
Representing emerging and growth stage companies in corporate and financing matters.
Handling legal and business needs at every stage of growth, from formation and early funding to employment, tax, intellectual property, and regulatory compliance.
Managing mergers and acquisitions transactions from formation through exit.