April 20, 2026

Associate

CorporateEmerging GrowthIPOsInvestment FundsM&AVenture Capital

Associate

Ropes & Gray LLPBoston, New York City

Practice area

Corporate · Emerging Growth · IPOs · Investment Funds · M&A · Venture Capital

PQE

3-6 years

Locations

Boston, Massachusetts | New York City, New York

Employment type

Full-time

Overview

Seeking a lateral associate for the Emerging Companies/Venture Capital (EC/VC) team in either Boston or New York.
Requires 3 to 6 years of substantial legal experience specializing in emerging company and venture capital transactions.
Advise early-stage companies on a range of matters, from formation through IPO or M&A exit.
Specific work for emerging companies includes founders’ arrangements, initial and subsequent equity financing rounds, securities law compliance, corporate governance, strategic relationships (supplier, distributor), and M&A/asset sales.
Counsel venture capital funds and institutional investors on investment structuring (e.g., preferred stock, SAFEs, convertible notes, warrants) and due diligence for target companies.
Advise investor clients on ongoing relationships with portfolio companies and strategies for investment exit.
Proficiency in drafting and negotiating transaction documents is required.
Must hold a J.D. from an accredited law school and be admitted to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.
Demonstrate strong research, analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with attention to detail.
Must be proficient in using AI technologies responsibly and ethically in legal practice.
Compensation information is available in accordance with Massachusetts Pay Transparency Law.

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Last updated: April 22, 2026