Forum Ventures

Attorney – Corporate & Startup Law

Forum Ventures

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Arizona • United States

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Salary

💰 $145,000 - $160,000 per year

Job Level

SeniorLead

About the role

  • Advise startups and growth companies on corporate law matters, including entity formation, governance, and compliance
  • Structure and negotiate venture capital financings, SAFEs, convertible notes, and other funding instruments
  • Develop and implement IP strategies to protect client innovations
  • Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, employment contracts, and vendor agreements
  • Ensure corporate compliance across multiple jurisdictions
  • Collaborate on building efficient, AI-enhanced legal workflows
  • Help shape firm culture, processes, and client service standards
  • Contribute to thought leadership and business development efforts

Requirements

  • Active Arizona Bar membership in good standing
  • 8+ years of corporate law experience
  • Proven track record in startup advisory and venture capital financing
  • Strong understanding of corporate governance and compliance
  • Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
  • Tech-savvy and comfortable working with AI-powered tools
  • Experience with IP strategy and protection (preferred)
  • Prior startup or growth company in-house experience (preferred)
  • Familiarity with AI and legal technology platforms (preferred)
Benefits
  • Competitive compensation: $145,000-160,000 base salary
  • Meaningful equity: Early-stage equity stake with significant upside potential
  • Full autonomy: Remote work with flexible scheduling
  • Direct impact: Shape the firm's direction, culture, and service offerings
  • Cutting-edge tools: Work with AI-powered legal technology from day one
  • Professional growth: Opportunity to build expertise while building a firm
  • Mission-driven work: Help democratize access to high-quality legal services for the startup ecosystem
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
corporate lawentity formationgovernancecomplianceventure capital financingSAFEsconvertible notesIP strategydrafting agreementsnegotiation
Soft Skills
communicationcollaborationbusiness developmentthought leadershipclient service
Certifications
Arizona Bar membership