Cytowski & Partners is looking for an entry level general corporate and
transactional attorney to join its team. We are looking for a proactive,
collaborative and creative team player and a go-getter. Our culture is
dynamic, down to earth, transparent and collegial. The successful candidate
will align well with these characteristics. This is a unique opportunity to
work on cutting-edge issues in a fast-paced environment with startups, venture
capitalist funds, accelerators, entrepreneurs and angel investors. We are open
to LLMs.
As an associate, you will work closely with our team to advise on various
legal issues and support our clients. He or she will handle a wide range of
matters such as technology transactions, financings, intellectual property,
internet law, labor law; employment, compliance, and M&A.
Responsibilities:
• Draft and negotiate business startup financing documents (series seed, angel
financing and venture financing).
• Draft and negotiate business development and sales-related agreements,
licensing, partnership and other commercial agreements.
• Work on compliance, data privacy, and handle third party requests for
clients.
• Work on labor & employment matters and implementation of policies and
procedures.
• Support with stock administration and employee benefits matters of clients.
• Support M&A transactions and/or financing transactions.
Desired Skills and Experience:
• Experience in a law firm and preferably working with internet, mobile,
software or other technology companies.
• Knowledge of Silicon Valley best practices and startup/venture capital
transactional standards strongly preferred.
• Technology deal experience (technology licensing, product development,
platform integrations, etc.) and financing.
• Prior experience with stock plans, employee benefits and corporate
governance matters
• Familiarity with internet law and U.S. and international data privacy
regulations.
• Adept at working in a fast-paced, high-activity environment with smart and
creative people.
• Roll-up-your-sleeve self-starter, multi-tasker, and good problem-solver.
• Willing to tackle new subject matter areas with gusto.
• Good judgment and organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and
outstanding work ethic.
• Must be a member of good standing of the California or New York Bar (or
planning to sit for the California or New York Bar)
• J.D., or LLM degree.
• Foreign Language – Polish, Russian, Spanish.
Perks:
• LLM applicants support with OPT, O-1, J-1 and H-1B visa.
• Competitive salary
• Company credit card
• Technology package
• Fun, get-things-done work environment with flexible work hours so you are
there for other people and free to plan the day how you like.
• Work remote so you have no commute and are free to travel and move.
• Open internal processes: know what you're getting in to and be assured we're
thoughtful and effective.
Their company has offices in New York City and Europe. They have a small team
that's between 1-10 employees.
You can view their website at <http://www.cytlaw.com> or find them on
[Twitter](http://twitter.com/@cytowskillc),
[Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/cytowskillc/), and
[LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/cytowski-llc/).
