Counsel - Corporate and Securities
About Us:
At webAI we firmly believe that the future of AI lies in distributed processing at the edge, bringing computation closer to the source of data generation. Our mission is to build a future where a company's valuable data and intellectual property remain entirely private, enabling the deployment of large-scale AI models directly on standard consumer hardware without compromising the information embedded within those models. We are developing an end-to-end platform that is secure, scalable, and fully under the control of our users, empowering enterprises with AI that understands their unique business.
About the Role:
webAI is seeking a Corporate Counsel to join our growing legal team and partner closely with our General Counsel to support the company’s strategic growth. This role will play a key part in managing corporate governance, supporting private financings, and overseeing equity management as the company prepares for its next phase of growth, including upcoming fundraising initiatives.
The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in private company financings and venture-backed environments and will be comfortable operating in a fast-paced startup setting. This individual will work across multiple areas of the business, balancing high-impact strategic work with practical day-to-day legal support.
Responsibilities:
- Partner with the General Counsel and outside counsel to structure and negotiate private company financing transactions, including venture capital rounds, private equity investments, and debt facilities.
- Assist in preparing the company for strategic growth initiatives, including potential mergers and acquisitions.
- Support public company readiness efforts as applicable.
- Oversee and manage the company’s capitalization table and equity incentive plans.
- Maintain accurate equity records and support equity administration using Carta.
- Assist the General Counsel in maintaining corporate governance records and docume...