Legal Analyst
Location
United States
Posted
4 days ago
Salary
$90K / year
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
Role Description
We are looking for Legal Analysts to join YC’s legal team. The role is particularly well-suited for recent college graduates considering law school and interested in business law and startups. We are especially interested in meeting candidates who are academically accomplished, team-oriented, self-motivated, and possess excellent organizational skills. This is an exciting opportunity to work side by side with our legal and finance teams on all aspects of our onboarding and diligence process for our portfolio companies.
- Conduct legal due diligence on prospective portfolio companies located across the globe.
- Work directly with startup founders and the legal team to resolve diligence issues.
- Assist with the management of internal records.
- Prepare portfolio company investment documents.
In this role, you will:
- Learn the fundamentals of corporate governance and startup law.
- Conduct basic investor-side legal due diligence.
- Work alongside experienced members of our legal team, who will provide guidance and mentorship.
- Gain valuable work experience in one of the most innovative environments in Silicon Valley.
- Interact directly with startup founders in diverse industries (everything from AI to SaaS to biotech to fintech to hardware and beyond).
Qualifications
- Four-year college degree with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.5.
- A two-year commitment. Expected start date is July 2026; however, there is some flexibility.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
- Ability to read detailed, complex documents for content and flag relevant issues.
- Ability to leverage computer-based systems to manage workload and increase efficiency.
- Must be collaborative and have the ability to accomplish objectives by working independently or in teams.
- Exceptional attention to detail, time management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Energetic and positive demeanor.
- Consistent and dependable work habits and solid work ethic.
Requirements
- This role is 100% remote, meaning you can live and work anywhere within the US.
- YC is headquartered in the Bay Area, with its main office in the Dogpatch neighborhood of San Francisco.
- Employees living outside the Bay Area may be required to travel for team meetings, and will be invited to attend certain company events.
Benefits
- Our full benefits package includes medical, vision, and dental plans.
- STD/LTD, life insurance, commuter benefits.
- Flexible spending account, health savings account, and time off policy.
Work Authorization
This position does not support visa sponsorship.
Compensation
The salary range for this position is $90,000 annually, plus a retention bonus at the end of the first and second year of employment.
Job Requirements
- Four-year college degree with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.5.
- A two-year commitment. Expected start date is July 2026; however, there is some flexibility.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
- Ability to read detailed, complex documents for content and flag relevant issues.
- Ability to leverage computer-based systems to manage workload and increase efficiency.
- Must be collaborative and have the ability to accomplish objectives by working independently or in teams.
- Exceptional attention to detail, time management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Energetic and positive demeanor.
- Consistent and dependable work habits and solid work ethic.
- This role is 100% remote, meaning you can live and work anywhere within the US.
- YC is headquartered in the Bay Area, with its main office in the Dogpatch neighborhood of San Francisco.
- Employees living outside the Bay Area may be required to travel for team meetings, and will be invited to attend certain company events.
Benefits
- Our full benefits package includes medical, vision, and dental plans.
- STD/LTD, life insurance, commuter benefits.
- Flexible spending account, health savings account, and time off policy.
- Work Authorization
- This position does not support visa sponsorship.
- Compensation
- The salary range for this position is $90,000 annually, plus a retention bonus at the end of the first and second year of employment.
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