Senior Counsel - Emerging Companies at General Legal | New York, United States | Rezi

Senior Counsel - Emerging Companies at General Legal

Senior Counsel - Emerging Companies

General Legal · New York, United States

1 months ago

Senior Counsel - Emerging Companies

General Legal · New York, United States

a month ago
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About the Role

General Legal is an AI-native law firm seeking an emerging companies attorney to manage deals for startup clients from pre-seed through later stages. This execution-focused role involves owning matters from start to finish, direct client interaction, and utilizing AI-native workflows for efficiency.

Responsibilities

  • Run venture financings, formations, equity issuances, and related emerging companies matters for companies and investors.
  • Serve as a primary client contact, advising on corporate, employment, IP, and governance issues.
  • Negotiate directly with opposing counsel, leveraging knowledge of market terms.
  • Use and refine AI-native workflows and playbooks for routine deal work.
  • Work within and contribute to improving practice standards.

Requirements

  • 4+ years of emerging companies/venture capital experience at a reputable firm.
  • Experience running deals independently.
  • Solid working knowledge of NVCA documents, SAFEs, convertible notes, 409A and 83(b) mechanics, equity plan basics, and corporate governance.
  • Clear, direct communication skills.
  • Admitted to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction and in good standing.

Skills

  • AI tools
  • Negotiation
  • Client advising
  • Deal execution

Location

  • Remote-friendly

Work Type

  • Full-time

Experience Level

  • 4+ years

Education Level

  • Admitted to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

Salary/Compensations

  • $200,000–$230,000

Benefits

  • Equity
  • Company benefits
  • Modern tooling
  • No billable hours

About the Company

  • General Legal is an AI-native law firm delivering high-quality corporate legal work efficiently using AI and top U.S. attorneys.
  • The firm operates like a startup with modern tooling, outcome-based pricing, and a remote-friendly environment.
  • Focuses on commercial and emerging companies work, seeking attorneys who want to innovate legal service delivery.