Corporate Counsel
<p>Robert Half Legal is recruiting a Corporate Counsel for a venture capital fund management company in San Francisco (hybrid telecommute, one month remote). This is the first Legal hire for this successful VC fund with diverse partnership. It is a terrific opportunity for a corporate attorney experienced in VC fund formation and private equity financings who wants to transition to the business-side of investment banking while managing legal affairs. Reports to the Chief Operating Officer and there is ample room for growth!</p><p> </p><p>The Counsel duties include capital formation, general partnership entity governance, drafting side letter for limited partners, transactional due diligence, negotiating terms sheets for closings, managing compliance programs and LP reporting, advice & counsel to portfolio company management (e.g., commercial contracts review), and in-house counsel for back-office operations matters (HR, IT procurement, and vendor relations, including outside counsel). The company is looking for a leader who can develop best practices for deal execution and implement internal controls to ensure operational excellence. </p><p><br></p><p>Our client wants to hire a transactional lawyer with 4-10+ years of corporate practice at an AmLaw100 law firm and ideally in-house experience at a VC/PE firm. JD/MBA and/or previous finance & accounting expertise is a plus. The base salary range is $250,000 - 325,000+/yr, depending on experience, plus target annual bonus of 20-30%. Employment benefits include comprehensive medical (Kaiser or Anthem), dental, and vision insurance, HSA ($3,000 annual firm contribution), 401k Plan with profit sharing contributions, generous paid leave (incl. 2 weeks off in summer and 2 weeks off at year-end holidays), and other perks.</p><p> </p><p>For confidential consideration, please email resume to Jon Lucchese, Vice President – Permanent Placement Services Practice, at jon.lucchese‹at›roberthalf‹dot›com . Thank you!</p>
<p>• Licensed attorney with a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from a leading law school.</p><p>• Minimum of 4 years of practice in corporate law representing venture capital and private equity fund clients.</p><p>• Expertise in deal due diligence for VC financings and PE fund formation.</p><p>• Leadership ability and knowledge base to manage compliance program and assist with investor relations.</p><p>• Investment banking industry acumen and/or finance & accounting skill set is desirable.</p><p>• Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced, high-growth firm helping tech start-ups and entrepreneurs.</p>
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- San Francisco, CA
- onsite
- Permanent
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250000.00 - 350000.00 USD / Yearly
- <p>Robert Half Legal is recruiting a Corporate Counsel for a venture capital fund management company in San Francisco (hybrid telecommute, one month remote). This is the first Legal hire for this successful VC fund with diverse partnership. It is a terrific opportunity for a corporate attorney experienced in VC fund formation and private equity financings who wants to transition to the business-side of investment banking while managing legal affairs. Reports to the Chief Operating Officer and there is ample room for growth!</p><p> </p><p>The Counsel duties include capital formation, general partnership entity governance, drafting side letter for limited partners, transactional due diligence, negotiating terms sheets for closings, managing compliance programs and LP reporting, advice & counsel to portfolio company management (e.g., commercial contracts review), and in-house counsel for back-office operations matters (HR, IT procurement, and vendor relations, including outside counsel). The company is looking for a leader who can develop best practices for deal execution and implement internal controls to ensure operational excellence. </p><p><br></p><p>Our client wants to hire a transactional lawyer with 4-10+ years of corporate practice at an AmLaw100 law firm and ideally in-house experience at a VC/PE firm. JD/MBA and/or previous finance & accounting expertise is a plus. The base salary range is $250,000 - 325,000+/yr, depending on experience, plus target annual bonus of 20-30%. Employment benefits include comprehensive medical (Kaiser or Anthem), dental, and vision insurance, HSA ($3,000 annual firm contribution), 401k Plan with profit sharing contributions, generous paid leave (incl. 2 weeks off in summer and 2 weeks off at year-end holidays), and other perks.</p><p> </p><p>For confidential consideration, please email resume to Jon Lucchese, Vice President – Permanent Placement Services Practice, at jon.lucchese‹at›roberthalf‹dot›com . Thank you!</p>
- 2025-10-10T04:48:43Z