Employment & Labor Attorney (Venture Capital Focus)

Job Description

Employment & Labor Attorney (Venture Capital Focus)

Locations: Chicago, IL New York, NY Palo Alto, CA San Francisco, CA

Job Description:

Direct Counsel is seeking an Employment & Labor Associate to join a premier national law firm with a strong presence in the venture capital and investment space. This is an excellent opportunity for a mid-level attorney with 3–6 years of employment law experience and an interest in advising venture capital and other investment firms on industry-specific employment issues.

Ideal candidates will have experience counseling clients on employment-related matters, drafting agreements, and partnering with fund formation attorneys to address employment considerations for fund clients. Familiarity with the venture capital ecosystem is highly preferred. While the focus is on counseling and transactional work, some litigation experience is a plus.

Qualifications:

3–6 years of employment law experience at a law firm

Strong academic credentials and excellent legal writing skills

Experience with employment counseling and agreement drafting

Familiarity with the venture capital or private investment industry preferred

Licensed and in good standing in IL, NY, or CA (or eligible for waiver)

Motivated, proactive, and collaborative team player

Compensation:

The expected annual salary range is $260,000 – $390,000, depending on geographic location, experience, and skillset.

Benefits:

The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, short- and long-term disability

Backup care for children/adults and generous parental support benefits

Fertility benefits and parental leave

Four weeks of vacation, two weeks of sick time, and 10 paid holidays annually

Full-time