Venture Attorney

About the company Our client is a law firm. The role Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Act as a trusted legal advisor on early-stage financing work, handling transaction documents, diligence and day-to-day client needs. The position offers a high degree of ownership and close working contact with experienced lawyers. What you'll do - Assist with early-stage financings, including convertible instruments and priced equity rounds. - Prepare and review deal documents for both the issuing company and the investing party. - Put together the paperwork needed to set up and govern new business entities. - Perform due diligence and assess transaction risk. - Communicate directly with clients and develop lasting working relationships. - Back up more experienced lawyers on ongoing client requests and absorb extra workload as the team needs. Requirements What we're looking for - 2 to 5 years of experience practicing venture law, including financings and due diligence. - Hands-on experience with SAFEs, convertible notes, Series Seed documents and NVCA financing forms. - Admission to the Texas State Bar, or willingness to obtain licensure. - Roughly two years of prior career experience before attending law school. - Skill in preparing ownership projections and financing models, including note and SAFE conversions and post-money calculations. - Self-starter who can research and draft independently without close supervision. - Based in Dallas, TX or Austin, TX. Bonus points - Background at a large law firm or a comparable venture practice. Benefits Compensation and benefits - Base salary: USD 130,000 to 175,000 per year - Equity Location and work model - Dallas, TX or Austin, TX, United States - Hybrid: 4 days in office initially, transitioning to 3 days in office - Full-time