General Counsel, Venture Services

RevRoad is a leading venture services firm dedicated to helping high-growth startups succeed. We provide a comprehensive suite of services, including legal, marketing, sales, finance, software development, strategy, and capital raising. At RevRoad, we believe that assisting entrepreneurs in bringing new products and services to the marketplace is a great way to make the world a better place.

Job Brief

We are seeking a talented and experienced in-house General Counsel to join our growing team at RevRoad. You will play a critical role in supporting our portfolio companies by providing strategic legal advice and deliverables across a wide range of matters. This is a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of the venture capital space and make a real impact on the success of innovative startups. In addition to providing legal services for our portfolio companies, this position also serves as General Counsel for RevRoad itself.

Duties and Responsibilities

Provide timely and practical legal advice to our portfolio companies on various matters, including (but not limited to) the following required competencies:

Entity formation and governance - Operating Agreements, Bylaws, entity conversion, Articles of Incorporation, Board of Directors/Managers formation and ongoing management

Venture capital and private investment structuring (SAFEs, KISSs, convertible notes, etc)

Securities law

Cap Table management and equity compensation (ISOs, NQSOs, PIUs, etc)

Contract negotiation and review

Regulatory compliance, terms of use, online privacy policies, etc

Act as liaison with outside counsel to advise portfolio companies on legal items not performed in-house, such as:

Mergers and acquisitions

Intellectual property protection

Employment law

Litigation

Act as liaison with outside counsel to advise portfolio companies on legal items not performed in-house

Partner closely with investment professionals to identify and mitigate legal risks for our portfolio companies.

Develop and implement legal strategies that align with the overall business goals of both RevRoad and our portfolio companies.

Stay up-to-date on the latest legal trends and developments relevant to the venture capital industry.

Manage outside counsel relationships as needed.

Draft and review legal documents, including contracts, operating agreements, and securities filings.

Participate in due diligence processes for new investments.

Maintain a strong understanding of RevRoad's legal and compliance requirements.

Provide legal training and education to our internal teams as needed.

Qualifications:

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Minimum 5 years of experience as an attorney, preferably in corporate law, venture capital, or a related field.

Proven track record of providing practical and commercially-minded legal advice to startups and emerging companies.

Strong understanding of the venture capital ecosystem and the legal issues faced by early-stage companies.

Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Opportunity to work with a talented and passionate team.

Occasional work-from-home flexibility

Fast-paced and dynamic work environment.

Make a real impact on the success of innovative startups.

Be at the forefront of the venture capital industry.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Join RevRoad, where innovation meets legal expertise, and help shape the future of high-growth startups!