Labor Attorney; VC

Position: Employment & Labor Attorney (VC): 3-6 years
Overview

Cooley LLP has an opportunity in our Employment & Labor practice group for an Employment & Labor Attorney (VC) with 3-6 years of broad experience in employment law. The ideal candidate will have sophistication in employment law and be interested in advising venture capital and other investment firms on industry-specific employment issues. Familiarity with the venture capital ecosystem and collaboration with our fund formation practice to advise fund clients on employment-related matters is valued.

While employment counseling and agreement drafting experience is key, some litigation experience is a plus. Fund formation associates interested in transitioning their focus to employment and labor matters are encouraged to apply. EOE.

Responsibilities

• Provide employment law counseling and draft employment agreements for venture capital and investment clients, including fund clients.

• Collaborate with the fund formation practice to advise on industry-specific employment issues.

• Advise on employment-related regulatory matters affecting venture-backed companies and portfolios.

• Support litigation matters as needed.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of broad experience in employment law.

• Familiarity with the venture capital ecosystem.

• Experience in employment counseling and agreement drafting; some litigation experience is a plus.

• Interest in transitioning to employment and labor matters for fund formation associates.

• Strong academic credentials; exceptional written and verbal communication skills; high motivation and initiative; strong work ethic.

• EOE.

Compensation

The expected annual pay range is $260,000 - $390,000, with final offer based on geographic location, applicable experience, and skillset.

Benefits

• Elective benefits including medical, dental, vision, health savings account (HSA) with applicable medical plan; health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts; pre-tax commuter benefits.

• Firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, long-term disability; short-term medical benefits; four weeks of vacation per year; two weeks of sick time per year; 10 paid holidays per year; generous parental leave and fertility benefits.

• New employee orientation to learn about benefits and resources.

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