PRIVATE EQUITY SR. ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY
VENTURE CAPITAL DEBT PRACTICE
Location: Boston, MA
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Our client, a premier AmLaw 50 firm, is seeking a skilled Senior Associate Attorney to join its Venture Capital Debt practice within the broader Debt Finance group(link removed) This is a unique opportunity to advise on high-impact financing transactions for some of the most innovative emerging growth companies and their investors, while collaborating across top-tier corporate, M&A, and venture capital teams in a dynamic, tech-forward environment.
Candidate Profile
JD from a top-tier law school with a strong academic record.
Active Bar Admission in Massachusetts, in good standing, or eligibility to obtain admission promptly.
6+ years of substantive experience representing early- and late-stage companies, borrowers, or their investors in venture debt, growth capital, and similar financing transactions(link removed)>
Transactional Experience: Strong background in negotiating and drafting loan agreements and related credit documents, with a deep understanding of venture capital and emerging growth financing structures(link removed)>
Familiarity with using AI tools to support document preparation, term sheet markups, and credit agreement analysis(link removed)>
Prior experience at an AmLaw 100 or similarly sophisticated firm preferred(link removed)>
Soft Skills: Excellent legal drafting, deal execution, and client communication abilities, with a high level of attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple matters efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
Advise borrowers and their investors on venture debt, growth capital, and similar financing structures across the startup and emerging growth ecosystem(link removed)>
Draft, review, and negotiate loan agreements, collateral documents, closing deliverables, and related credit documents.
Support deal execution across all stages of the transaction, from structuring through closing.
Contribute to internal form development and implementation of AI-assisted tools to improve process efficiency and document automation.
Collaborate with attorneys across the firms corporate, M&A, life sciences, and venture capital practices to deliver seamless, strategic client solutions.
Why Join Us?
This is a rare opportunity to join a well-respected Venture Capital Debt practice within a prestigious law firm. Youll work with pioneering companies and leading investors at the forefront of innovation, gaining deep experience in cutting-edge financing deals(link removed) The firms commitment to legal tech, including AI-enabled platforms, ensures that youll be practicing at the leading edge of efficiency and sophistication. This is a collaborative team of exceptional attorneys who are deeply invested in your development and success. The firms culture prioritizes mentorship, innovation, and long-term career growth, offering the resources of a global platform with the feel of a close-knit team.
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive Compensation: Annual base salary is expected to start at $390,000+, depending on experience, qualifications, and market factors.
Comprehensive Benefits: Includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; 401(k) plan; paid maternal and paternal leave; generous vacation and time off; wellness initiatives; and commuter benefits.
Additional Perks: Include pet insurance, tuition reimbursement, FSA/HSA accounts, Dependent Care FSA, long term care, Health Advocate, a range of reproductive health benefits, and a concierge program, among others.
Application Requirements
Interested candidates should submit a resume, law school transcript, and cover letter for consideration.
Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer(link removed)>
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