Legal Analyst, Y Combinator
$90k
Plus a retention bonus at the end of the first and second year of employment
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Startup accelerator
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Startup accelerator
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$90k
Plus a retention bonus at the end of the first and second year of employment
More information about location
1001+ employees
Company mission
To help startups really take off.
Role
Who you are
- 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
What the job involves
- 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
- 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)
Our take
Y Combinator (YC) is a force in the world of startups, serving as both a startup fund and an accelerator program. Since its inception in 2005, YC has invested in nearly 3,000 companies, a portfolio that boasts household names like Airbnb, DoorDash, Stripe, Instacart, Dropbox, and Coinbase.
YC's strength lies in its support ecosystem, which aids founders at every stage of their entrepreneurial journey. From Startup School, where budding entrepreneurs learn the fundamentals of launching a company, to the intensive YC batch program, which guides founders in product development, customer engagement, and fundraising, YC offers invaluable resources and mentorship to help startups flourish.
In recent years, YC has garnered remarkable attention and demonstrated its global reach by receiving a record-breaking 44,000 applications for its program, marking the highest influx of aspiring startups yet. However, this surge in demand has coincided with a strikingly low acceptance rate, standing at a mere 1%. This underscores the fierce competition and the high standards YC maintains when selecting the startups it chooses to invest in and mentor. As the startup landscape continues to evolve, YC is poised to remain a driving force in shaping the future of innovation.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
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Company benefits
- Medical, vision and dental plans
- Infertility benefits
- STD/LTD
- Life insurance
- Commuter benefits
- Flexible spending account
- Health savings account
- 401(k) + 4% matching
- Generous parental leave
- Paid holidays and flexible paid time off policy
Company HQ
SoMa, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Jessica Livingston
(Co-Founder)Previously a VP of Marketing at investment bank Adams Harkness, where they managed an award-winning rebranding of the company. Also the author of Founders at Work.
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