Emerging Companies and Venture Capital Associate

Position:
Emerging Companies and Venture Capital Associate

Company:
Serotonin

Compensation:
$150,000 - $240,000 a year

Location:
United States, New York

Employment type:
Full-Time

Work Arrangement:
Remote

Short Summary:
Serotonin Legal is seeking a talented attorney with in-house and/or law firm experience in transactional and corporate law, focusing on emerging companies and venture capital matters.

Responsibilities:
- Manage entity formation and setup for emerging companies.
- Oversee equity and debt financings, including structuring and negotiation.
- Draft and negotiate commercial contracts.
- Provide counsel on corporate governance and compliance matters.
- Advise on employment law and equity compensation strategies.
- Manage capitalization tables and related documentation.
- Handle mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions.
- Serve as “outside general counsel” to clients.
- Address other general corporate legal matters as needed.
- Collaborate closely with the Managing Partner to deliver client-focused solutions.
- Stay informed on developments in On-chain and Crypto technologies.

Requirement:
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree with strong academic credentials.
- Membership in the New York State Bar is preferred but not required if admitted in another jurisdiction.
- 2–8 years of experience at a law firm with an Emerging Companies & Venture Capital (ECVC) or similar practice group, or in-house experience with a technology company.
- Knowledge and experience in blockchain technologies are preferred but not required.
- Excellent project management, analytical, and communication skills, both oral and written.
- Proven ability to work independently while staying connected in a remote work environment.

Benefits:
- Competitive Salary
- Health Insurance - (US Only)
- 401(k) - (US Only)
- Remote Work Environment
- Maternity/Paternity Leave
- Performance-based bonus and additional commission structure for new client business sourced by the attorney.