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Startup Counsel
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Dover
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United States
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Eligibility
10–20+ years of legal experience (mix of law firm and/or in-house) with 3+ years working directly with startups or high-growth companies.
Opportunity
Title: Startup Counsel
Category: Jobs
Organiser: Dover
Location: United States
Eligibility: 10–20+ years of legal experience (ideally with a mix of law firm and/or in-house experience), including 3+ years working directly with startups or high-growth companies.
Deadline: Not specified
Description: Dover is building a marketplace for startup experts and is seeking a Startup Counsel to serve as a trusted legal partner to early-stage startups. In this role, you will operate as a fractional legal leader, working directly with founders and leadership teams to provide pragmatic, business-oriented legal guidance. The role begins as an independent contractor on the platform with the option to transition to a full-time position.
Key Responsibilities:
Application Link: Not specified
Category: Jobs
Organiser: Dover
Location: United States
Eligibility: 10–20+ years of legal experience (ideally with a mix of law firm and/or in-house experience), including 3+ years working directly with startups or high-growth companies.
Deadline: Not specified
Description: Dover is building a marketplace for startup experts and is seeking a Startup Counsel to serve as a trusted legal partner to early-stage startups. In this role, you will operate as a fractional legal leader, working directly with founders and leadership teams to provide pragmatic, business-oriented legal guidance. The role begins as an independent contractor on the platform with the option to transition to a full-time position.
Key Responsibilities:
- Advise founders and leadership teams on company formation, fundraising, governance, terms of service, cap table considerations, and compliance.
- Draft, review, and negotiate key documents such as financing documents, employment agreements, and commercial contracts.
- Serve as ongoing outside counsel and strategic thought partner to customers.
- Coordinate with external counsel to assist with immigration-related needs.
- Collaborate with other Dover experts (e.g., finance, recruiting, HR) to support cross-functional company building.
Application Link: Not specified