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Blackletter

Emerging Companies Counsel

Blackletter

. Advise founders on formation and ongoing governance .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeRemote • CanadaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in advising founders on governance and venture financing, with a strong focus on mergers and acquisitions. Proficient in drafting and negotiating commercial agreements while leveraging technology to enhance legal workflows.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Venture FinancingMergers And AcquisitionsCommercial AgreementsEmerging Technology CompaniesLegal Workflow Optimization

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Hard Skills
Governance AdvisingSAFE AgreementsConvertible NotesPriced RoundsIssue SpottingProcess Improvement
Soft Skills
Strong Commercial InstinctsClear Practical AdviceOpenness To Change
Industry Keywords
Venture-Backed CompaniesLegal TechnologyClient Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Advise founders on formation and ongoing governance
  • Lead venture financings, including SAFEs, convertible notes, and priced rounds
  • Represent companies in mergers and acquisitions
  • Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements
  • Serve as primary contact for a roster of clients and run matters end to end
  • Spot issues proactively and bring in specialist support when needed
  • Work directly with founders, investors, and counterparties to move deals forward
  • Help shape AI-driven legal workflows and the firm's technology

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 4 to 15 years of experience at a leading law firm or in-house
  • Experience advising emerging and venture-backed technology companies
  • Strong commercial instincts
  • Ability to give clear, practical advice across a wide range of issues
  • Openness to changing how routine legal work gets done
  • Ability to identify recurring issues and improve processes

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive salary plus equity
  • Inclusive work environment
  • Equal opportunities
  • Recruitment-process accommodations available upon request