Startup Counsel (Part-Time / Remote)
Our client is seeking a talented and motivated corporate attorney with 3+ years of relevant experience to join their fully remote team on a part-time basis (approximately 20 hours per week). They are a Boston-area boutique law firm specializing in supporting entrepreneurs and emerging businesses from start-up to exit. They prioritize collaboration, flexibility, and a client-centric approach to solving problems.
They are looking for someone who is intellectually curious, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering practical legal advice to cutting edge startups and emerging companies. This position also offers an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of legal service delivery by leveraging new technologies and optimizing how we manage the firm.
If you are interested in a flexible fully remote role that lets you balance your professional ambitions with your personal passions, then read on!
Why This Role May Be a Strong Fit:
• You have relevant experience with startup or corporate law and are seeking a more flexible work structure.
• You possess strong attention to detail and a practical,business-oriented mindset.
• You enjoy working independently and are comfortable in a remote setting.
• You value meaningful relationships with clients and colleagues and care about the success of your clients.
• You are excited about new technologies and eager to improve how legal services are delivered.
• You are looking to maintain a healthy balance between professional growth and personal interests.
Responsibilities Include:
• Assisting with entity formation and structuring (LLCs,C-Corps, etc.)
• Drafting and negotiating a variety of commercial agreements, including NDAs, MSAs, SOWs, and licensing agreements
• Supporting financing transactions (SAFEs, convertible notes, equity, and debt), including document drafting, communications and transaction management
• Drafting governance documents and managing cap tables and option plans
• Assisting with due diligence and document preparation in M&A transactions
• Providing practical legal advice to clients and serving asa general legal resource
• Contributing to internal process improvements and best practice development
Technology and Operational Support:
• Participating in team meetings focused on improving operations and identifying best practices
• Helping evaluate and implement new technologies to improve transaction efficiency and client support
• Drafting, updating, and maintaining form documents and standardizing processes for specific services
• Organizing client documents and improving folder and file structures
• Documenting internal workflows and operational processes to enhance service delivery
Position Details:
• Title: Associate
• Hours: Approximately 20 billable hours per week, with some additional time for non-billable work. Schedule is flexible.
September Start
• Compensation: Hourly or salary-based compensation with incentives for exceeding billable hour targets and originating new work.
• Benefits: Includes 401(k) with profit sharing (if eligible), CLE support, and unlimited PTO for salaried attorneys.
• Location: Remote. Candidates located in the Boston areaare preferred for occasional in-person collaboration, but other locations will be considered.
If you’re ready to bring your skills to a team that’s rethinking what it means to practice corporate law, apply today!
