Full-Time

Corporate Counsel

Posted on 3/15/2023

StartEngine

StartEngine

51-200 employees

Equity crowdfunding platform for early-growth companies

Crypto & Web3

Compensation Overview

$100

Junior, Mid, Senior

Remote

Required Skills
Sales
Communications
Marketing
Requirements
  • Licensed attorney
  • Working at least 1-2 years at a law firm or startup handling corporate transactional matters (NOT LITIGATION) who is experienced with securities offerings, M&A transactions, basic corporate attorney at a firm
  • Looking to have a better work/life balance with no billable hours, work from home, remote flexibility
  • Growing legal team with opportunities in the future in different fields
  • REQUIRED: Juris Doctor from an ABA law school
  • REQUIRED: post JD work experience at a law firm and/or in-house
  • REQUIRED: Bar license in at least one state / ability to register as in-house counsel
  • REQUIRED: Prior corporate or startup legal background (work or educational)
  • REQUIRED: Understanding of corporate structure, securities, formation, etc. (C-Corps vs. LLC's ; stock vs membership interests)
  • REQUIRED: Experience preparing or reviewing corporate legal documents (articles of incorporation, operating agreements, etc.)
  • Strong interest in capital raising, crowdfunding, and working with startups
  • Desire to work in a startup environment (fast paced & frequently changing!)
  • Superb organizational and tracking skills
  • Great attention to detail
  • Ability deliver results while managing multiple projects and working in a fast-paced environment
  • Levelheaded problem solver with a professional, service-oriented attitude
  • Team player who also excels as an individual contributor
  • Adaptable, dependable, and responsible
  • Project management experience or demonstrated skills
  • Demonstrated ability to push projects over the finish line
  • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to follow communication guidelines with respect to SEC and FINRA regulations
Responsibilities
  • Review campaign offering pre-launch materials and legal and financial documents to confirm accuracy and thoroughness
  • Manage the due-diligence process for all companies raising capital on the platform (both Title III and Title IV companies) and ensure compliance with both Regulations
  • Support the company via leading education and trainings for StartEngine Team Members on applicable issues
  • Assist sales team in identifying high potential companies for raising capital that are in the review pipeline
  • Review and improve internal processes on a cyclical, ongoing basis, in order to create the best experience possible for customers
  • Provide drafting support for company contracts
  • Provide review of marketing and advertising items

StartEngine, a leading equity crowdfunding platform in the U.S., offers a unique and transparent investment environment where individuals can invest in early-growth companies, alternative assets, and collectibles. The company has a proven track record, having assisted over 750 companies in raising more than $700 million, and boasts a community of over 1 million prospective investors. With a culture that values inclusivity and innovation, and a commitment to providing clear investment cancellation policies, StartEngine stands out as a reliable and user-friendly platform for both companies seeking funding and individuals looking to invest.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$96.7M

Headquarters

West Hollywood, California

Founded

2014

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-3%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

-5%

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Monthly Happy Hours

Tech Stipend

Unlimited Vacation

401K

Equity Package

Company Offsites

Entirely Remote

100% Health Benefits

INACTIVE