Alumni Ventures is one of the world’s most active venture capital platforms, with $1.4B+ in assets raised and investments in 1,600+ companies. Our network of 850,000+ members and 40+ dedicated investors connects accredited individuals to high-quality venture deals—typically reserved for institutions—through our alumni-driven communities and diversified co-investment strategy. With offices in Boston, New York, Chicago, Menlo Park, Manchester, NH, London and Tokyo we’re rapidly growing and committed to fueling entrepreneurial success while developing the next generation of VC professionals.
We believe our best work happens when we’re together. AV operates as a five-day-a-week, in-office culture because collaboration, mentorship, and shared momentum matter.
Alumni Ventures is seeking a Paralegal to support the General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer in ensuring the firm operates in a legally compliant, accurate, and efficient manner while achieving its business objectives. This role is a key contributor within the Legal & Compliance team and plays a critical part in regulatory filings, fund offerings, compliance administration, and corporate governance support.
The Paralegal will be trusted to manage time-sensitive regulatory deliverables, identify opportunities to improve processes, and build strong working relationships across the organization. Success in this role requires exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.
We believe our best work happens when we’re together. AV operates as a five-day-a-week, in-office culture because collaboration, mentorship, and shared momentum matter.
This position is based in AV’s Manchester, NH (preferred) or Boston, MA and works cross-functionally with teams including marketing, investor relations, registered representatives, fund accounting, administration, and technology.
What You’ll Do- Prepare fund offering materials and complete initial registration filings and Blue Sky filings in accordance with regulatory requirements
- Support compliance review and approval of marketing materials
- Track compliance deadlines and maintain the organizational compliance calendar
- Track and ensure investor accreditation requirements are met
- Coordinate with internal teams involved in fund offerings, including marketing, registered representatives, investor relations, fund accounting, administration, and technology
- Manage and improve legal and compliance documentation, databases, and record-keeping systems
- Support compliance requirements for AV personnel, including investment staff and registered representatives
- Assist with administration of compliance programs operating on monthly, quarterly, and annual schedules
- Support monitoring of data security and cybersecurity resources, escalating alerts and reports as needed
- Assist with audits related to employment and governance records, including NDAs, equity grants, and financial disclosures
- Support corporate governance, contracts, and other legal projects as directed by the General Counsel
- 3+ years of experience providing legal, compliance, or financial administrative support in a financial services organization or law firm
- Bachelor’s degree in law, finance, business, or a related field
- Experience with fund offering documents, securities filings, marketing materials, and regulatory requirements
- Exceptionally detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and high-quality execution
- Strong time management and organizational skills; able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Comfortable managing multiple projects and collaborating with senior and peer stakeholders
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Technically proficient and comfortable learning new systems and tools (MS Office, Google Workspace, proprietary platforms)
- Professional, dependable, and proactive with a positive, problem-solving mindset
- Able to work independently while knowing when to seek guidance or clarification
- Familiarity with major AI platforms and capabilities (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini)
Compensation includes a base salary, eligibility for equity participation, an annual corporate bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package. The salary range for this position is $70,000–$80,000 annually.
Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k match, HSA, FSA, Life Insurance, Unlimited PTO, parental leave and more.
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What We Do
Alumni Ventures is a network-powered venture capital firm, disrupting the venture industry for both companies raising capital and investors seeking access to this asset class. We invest alongside many of the most well-known venture firms: Andreessen Horowitz, Sequoia, Greylock Partners, First Round, and Thrive Capital. For ENTREPRENEURS, we provide transparent, low-friction, value-add capital to innovative, high-growth companies from pre-seed through late stage. Our 60+ VCs are continually scouting and conducting due diligence on thousands of investment opportunities per year, and our central CEO Services team is dedicated to helping our portfolio companies succeed through bespoke services and by leveraging the power of our vast network. For INDIVIDUAL INVESTORS, we make investing in professional venture capital simple and accessible. Each of our over two dozen annual vintage funds provides investors with a smart, robust, and diversified venture portfolio. With quality access to investment opportunities and approachable fund minimums, true venture investing has never been more accessible. Choose your fund and let AV do the rest, or actively evaluate and opt into additional syndication fund investments. QUICK FACTS - Named to Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies list for 2022 - Named the SECOND most active venture firm in the US & the THIRD most active venture firm in the world by Pitchbook League Tables (2021) - Voted "Best Alternate Investments Platform" in the 2021 Benzinga Global Fintech Awards - 600K+ investors, community members, subscribers - 900+ high-growth portfolio companies invested in on behalf of our investors - 175+ staff including 60+ full-time investors in key US venture hubs - 400+ Alumni Ventures Fellow Program graduates - Investment size: Our checks range from $50K–$10M+ AV's JUST CAUSE To grow and engage with an inclusive community of teammates, investors, and entrepreneurs disrupting the status quo in order to build a better future.
