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Associate General Counsel - Venture Capital Firm
Associate General Counsel - Venture Capital FirmTaylor Root • San Francisco, CA, United States
Associate General Counsel - Venture Capital Firm

Associate General Counsel - Venture Capital Firm

Taylor Root • San Francisco, CA, United States
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Associate General Counsel - Venture Capital Firm

This range is provided by Taylor Root. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$200,000.00 / yr - $400,000.00 / yr

Additional compensation types

  • Annual Bonus
  • Direct message the job poster from Taylor Root

Representing a leading venture capital firm focused on frontier technologies, we are proud to be leading the search for an Associate General Counsel. This newly created role will manage investments and commercial transactions in the crypto space while supporting compliance initiatives.

This is a pivotal role offering the opportunity to influence culture, build processes, and drive performance. As the Associate General Counsel, you will be responsible for :

  • Owning legal work for all investments, including term sheets, negotiations, and due diligence, as well as post‑investment corporate matters.
  • Negotiating agreements with service providers such as custodians, brokers, and borrowers.
  • Advising on entity structuring and regulatory issues related to investments and fund vehicles.
  • Driving legal work for funds and SPVs, including agreements, LP matters, and advisory board approvals.
  • Supporting compliance programs, including policy updates, monitoring investment activities, and preparing regulatory filings.
  • Staying current on regulatory developments and industry trends impacting digital assets and venture investments.

    • To be successful in this role our client is looking for a :

  • Qualified attorney with a JD from a top law school and 6+ years of experience in venture capital financings, M&A, and corporate governance.
  • Proven ability to advise senior executives on complex matters and operate in fast‑paced environments with minimal oversight.
  • Strong organizational and project management skills, with experience building processes and systems from scratch.
  • Familiarity with blockchain and digital assets; fund formation experience is highly desirable.
  • Collaborative, low‑ego professional who can build consensus among diverse stakeholders.

    • As a specialist Legal, Risk, and Compliance search and recruitment firm, we are excited to present this opportunity to join a high‑caliber, engineer‑led venture capital firm during a period of rapid growth. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on and commercially minded legal professional to join a dynamic, values‑driven organization and contribute to shaping its legal and compliance function.

    If this opportunity aligns with your experience, please apply. The listed salary range serves as a guide and the salary offered within that range to the selected candidate will be based on experience, qualifications, and location.

    Seniority level

    Mid‑Senior level

    Employment type

    Full‑time

    Job function

    Legal

    Industries

    Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals

    Location

    San Francisco, CA

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