StepStone is a global private markets specialist delivering tailored investment solutions and advisory services. They are seeking a Legal Counsel to support their Venture Capital and Growth Equity sector team, responsible for drafting and negotiating legal documentation for various investment transactions.
Responsibilities
- Work with other attorneys and team members in the Venture Capital and Growth Equity sector in structuring venture capital and growth equity investments
- Negotiate and draft documentation to execute (i) direct portfolio company investments, (ii) secondary purchases and sales of fund interests and shares in emerging companies, and (iii) co-investments
- Manage negotiation and execution of documentation, including term sheets and letters of intent, SAFEs, convertible notes, equity financing documents, partnership agreements, subscription documents, and side letters
- Review placement memoranda and partnership agreements for investments in venture capital and growth equity funds and prepare analysis regarding same for inclusion in investment memoranda or otherwise deliverable to clients
- Manage outside counsel in connection with select investment transactions, especially GP-led tender offers, continuation vehicles, and strip sales
- Monitor existing investment portfolio and manage disposition of investments
- Supervise paralegals, including in the negotiation of confidentiality agreements, closing-related matters, and other matters, as needed
- Special projects from time to time subject to availability (e.g., strategic transactions, process efficiencies, fiduciary counseling and training, regulatory filings, etc.)
Skills
- 4-year college degree required
- Must possess a law degree from an accredited and reputable law school, be admitted to an applicable state bar, and be in good standing
- Approximately 1 to 3 years of emerging companies/venture capital (EC/VC) and/or mergers & acquisitions (M&A) experience, whether in-house or at a reputable law firm
- Ability to work on a wide variety of venture capital/growth equity fund and direct investment transactions
- Professionally communicate with all levels of staff and external stakeholders
- Utilize effective time management skills to maintain a commitment to quality and attention to detail; ensure that all work is completed accurately and on time
- Foster a sense of teamwork, assisting others when needed/required; work collaboratively with attorneys supporting other asset classes to share best practices, provide coverage, etc
- Flourish in a challenging, fast-paced, and professional environment with frequent shifts in priorities as business needs dictate
- Have a strong sense of integrity, behaving consistently with expressed values and ethical principles of StepStone
- Focus on specific goals and demonstrate a sense of personal growth, accountability and urgency for achieving results
Company Overview
StepStone Group provides investors with customized portfolios that integrate primaries, secondaries, and co-investments. It was founded in 2007, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.stepstonegroup.com.Company H1B Sponsorship
StepStone Group has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 10 in 2025, 10 in 2024, 9 in 2023, 4 in 2022, 6 in 2021, 6 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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