Emerging Growth & VC Associate — Austin

DLA Piper; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 235,000 - 430,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Job summary

DLA Piper in Austin seeks junior to mid-level associates for its Emerging Growth & Venture Capital group. The role focuses on supporting emerging growth companies and institutional investors, with venture capital financings, M&A and day-to-day corporate matters.

Candidates must have direct big law firm experience, transferable skills, strong academics from nationally recognized schools, and must be admitted to practice in Texas or be able to waive in without the need for taking the Texas bar.

Qualifications

• 2-7 years of Emerging Growth/Venture Capital experience.
• Direct and applicable AmLaw 100 firm experience required.
• Admitted to practice in Texas or able to waive in.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex domestic and cross-border corporate matters from inception through closing.
• Conduct due diligence, analyze findings, identify risks, and advise clients.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and ancillary agreements.
• Structure transactions and provide strategic regulatory and business advice.
• Support deal execution, including timelines and coordination among parties.
• Participate in negotiations with clients, lenders, investors and regulators.
• Coordinate closings, documentation, funds flow and post-closing obligations.
• Advise on regulatory requirements, governance, and compliance.

Skills

Legal research

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Cross-border deals

Education

JD

Law degree from accredited school

Job description

DLA Piper in Austin seeks junior to mid-level associates for its Emerging Growth & Venture Capital group. The role focuses on supporting emerging growth companies and institutional investors, with venture capital financings, M&A and day-to-day corporate matters.

Candidates must have direct big law firm experience, transferable skills, strong academics from nationally recognized schools, and must be admitted to practice in Texas or be able to waive in without the need for taking the Texas bar.