Job Details
AlphaTech Counsel, S.C. is a law firm focused solely on advising emerging companies in technology-enabled industries. Located a few blocks from the Wisconsin State Capitol, AlphaTech is a high-end, sophisticated legal practice and has been in operation for almost 15 years. We provide transactional and business law counsel to companies throughout the country, with most located in the Upper Midwest. We pride ourselves on being an upbeat, quirky team that knows how to get the job done and done well, while enabling people to have their desired level of work-life balance.
Our ideal new team member:
A seasoned attorney with many years of experience representing startups and other companies in general corporate matters, venture capital transactions, and mergers and acquisitions (M&A), while exhibiting our values (outlined below), and has at least a few current clients that are within our emerging technology company niche.
Ideally, we would like you in the Madison office, but can discuss remote options.
Duties and Responsibilities of our new team member:
- Counsel emerging startups on a variety of early stage issues, including founder control and equity allocation, funding strategies, stock options, and employment and consulting matters
- Prepare and negotiate Series AA through Series G investment-related agreements and documents, including working with NVCA, Series Seed, and SAFE document sets
- Maintain detailed knowledge of Regulation D and market terms in angel and venture capital transactions
- Advise companies regarding corporate governance and fiduciary duty-related matters
- Prepare stockholder agreements, employment and consulting agreements, and equity grant agreements
- Prepare, negotiate, and edit asset purchase, stock purchase, and ancillary agreements in connection with the sale of a company, including maintaining a working knowledge of market terms in small and middle market M&A
- Prepare, review, and edit company sale waterfall spreadsheets
- Maintain working knowledge of tax, intellectual property, employment, privacy, and related matters that arise in venture capital and M&A transactions
- Lead and train team members working with emerging technology-based companies
Perks and Benefits available to our new team member:
- Alternative and flexible compensation models, with a total compensation range anticipated to be $200,000-$300,000 for fully qualified candidates
- Excellent insurance plans (health, dental), a generous 401(k) plan (up to a 6.4% match), flexible PTO, and free parking at office
- No annual billing or matter origination requirements
- Advanced technology and tools to make work more efficient
- Coverage of license fees, malpractice insurance, and continuing education
- Commitment to mentorship, training, and professional development
- Opportunity to develop meaningful client relationships and be a key component of the firm s growth and success
- Fun team events, such as potlucks, firm retreats, holiday dinners, and more!
Qualifications for our new team member:
- JD plus admission and good standing in a state bar
- At least 10 years of full-time experience as a practicing attorney in Delaware corporate law, M&A, and corporate transactions, with at least 5 of those years in venture capital transactions
- Excellent drafting and negotiation skills
- Strong business acumen
- Prior experience leading and scaling teams
Here at AlphaTech, we feel strongly about our values to keep us thriving:
- We are focused and results driven
- We are smart, curious, and knowledgeable
- We are service and team-oriented
- We are inspiring, passionate, and fun!
This position is a full-time position in our Madison, Wisconsin office. While we are open to remote team members in unique situations, our preference is to work with you in-person. Madison is consistently ranked in the Top 10 nationally in various surveys as an awesome place to live ( If you would like to hear more insights about our firm from our founder, please follow this link: Apply today by messaging Kristi (our HR Manager) at ...@alphatechcounsel.com.