: Venture Attorney Location: Dallas, TX or Austin, TXSalary: $130,000 $175,000/yr + competitive equitySchedule: Full-time HybridExperience: 2 5 years venture law experience Texas Bar Admission RequiredVenture Financing Experience RequiredFirm Quality: Growing boutique venture-focused practiceCareer Upside: Direct partner access + high-ownership client work + 1,350-hour annual billable targetCentral Texas Recruiting is seeking a Venture Attorney with 2 5 years of venture law experience to join a growing boutique practice serving founders, emerging companies, and venture investors. This is a high-ownership role offering direct partner access, meaningful client relationships, and hands-on involvement in venture transactions from early-stage financings through Series A and beyond.The ideal candidate will have substantial experience working with SAFE agreements, convertible notes, Series Seed and NVCA financing documents, along with strong due-diligence, cap-table, and financing-model experience. Attorneys coming from larger firms or established venture practices who are looking for greater ownership and a more sustainable work environment are encouraged to apply.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport venture capital transactions, including SAFE, convertible note, and equity financingsAssist with financing transactions from seed stage through Series A and beyondDraft and review legal documentation for both company-side and investor-side transactionsDraft entity formation, governance, and organizational documentsConduct transaction due diligence and risk analysisPrepare and analyze pro forma cap tables and financing modelsEvaluate anti-dilution mechanics, convertible note and SAFE conversions, and post-money ownership calculationsCoordinate directly with clients and support long-term client relationshipsSupport senior attorneys with day-to-day client matters and transaction overflowQualifications & Requirements:U.S. Work Eligibility RequiredEducation & Experience:JD from an accredited law school2 5 years of venture law experience at a law firm with a substantive venture practiceTexas State Bar admission requiredApproximately 2 years of professional work experience between college and law schoolHands-on experience supporting venture financings, due diligence, and senior attorneysExperience with both company-side and investor-side transactionsVenture Financing Experience:SAFE agreementsConvertible notesSeries Seed financingsNVCA financing documentsVenture financing documentation and transaction mechanicsTechnical Skills & Competencies:Experience drafting pro forma cap tables and financing modelsUnderstanding of anti-dilution mechanicsUnderstanding of convertible note and SAFE conversionsAbility to calculate and analyze post-money ownershipStrong legal research and drafting skillsAbility to work independently and manage client matters with limited supervisionStrongly Preferred:Experience at a large law firm or established venture practiceWorking Conditions:Full-time position based in Dallas, TX or Austin, TXHybrid scheduleApproximately 4 days in office initially, transitioning to approximately 3 days in officeDirect collaboration with partners and senior attorneysAdditional Opportunity:Competitive equity opportunity1,350-hour annual billable target
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