Emerging Growth & Venture Capital Associates (Multi-Office)

DLA Piper LLP (US); Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 235,000 - 435,000; Full time

Job summary

DLA Piper LLP (US) is seeking junior to senior associates for its Emerging Growth & Venture Capital group. The roles involve handling venture capital financings, M&A, and day-to-day corporate matters for emerging growth companies and investors.

Open to multiple US offices including Palo Alto with a hybrid work model. Candidates should have at least 2+ years of relevant experience, a JD, and admission to practice in the applicable state.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and professional judgment.
• Experience with venture capital, M&A or corporate matters preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and analysis to support transaction strategy.
• Draft legal documents, briefs, contracts and correspondence.
• Manage complex transactions from inception to closing with professional judgment.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and collaborate with colleagues.

Skills

Communication

Research & Analysis

Attention to detail

Judgment

Organization

Collaboration

Conceptual thinking

Persuasive skills

Management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Summary

DLA Piper is seeking multiple junior, mid-level, and senior associates to join its Emerging Growth & Venture Capital group. The associates will be focusing primarily on working with emerging growth companies and the institutional investors that support them. The ideal candidates will have at least two years’ experience representing both institutional investors and issuers in venture capital financings, as well as experience with M&A transactions and advising emerging growth companies on a variety of day-to-day corporate matters. This position is open to our Austin, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Northern Virginia, Palo Alto, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Short Hills, and Washington DC offices.

Responsibilities

• Legal Research: Conduct thorough and comprehensive legal research and analysis to support transaction preparation and strategy.
• Legal Writing: Draft well-written, error free, and reasoned legal documents, including briefs, motions, contracts, and correspondence.
• Transaction Assistance and Management: Manage a variety of complex transactions from inception to resolution including preparing for trials, negotiations, settlements, closings, and other legal activities while continuously demonstrating strong judgement.
• Internal/External Client Interaction: Build, maintain, and cultivate strong internal and external client relationships by providing support, regular updates, advice, and addressing concerns promptly and with the utmost professionalism.
• Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other lawyers and business professionals to support and develop innovative case/transaction strategies to achieve the most favorable outcomes for internal and external clients.
• Attend, support, and participate in high-level legal activities including court hearings, depositions, negotiations, trials, etc.
• Compliance: Ensure rigorous compliance with legal standards and regulations, staying abreast of changes in law and legal precedents.
• Professional Development: Proactively seek out and participate in ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your legal knowledge, practice technology, management, and leadership skills.
• Firm Citizenship and Community Involvement: Engage in and contribute to firm programs and initiatives, civic and professional organizations, pro bono work by providing legal assistance to underserved and underrepresented communities.

Desired Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Good business and professional judgment.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Conceptual thinking.
• Persuasive communication.
• Management skills.

Minimum Education

JD Degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

Admitted to practice in the state in which they are officing.

Minimum Years of Experience

2+ years of Emerging Growth/Venture Capital experience.

Direct and applicable AmLaw 100 firm and experience preferred.

Essential Job Expectations

While the specific job requirements of a DLA Piper position may vary depending upon scope of the job and area of specialty, there are certain universal requirements that are expected of all DLA Piper employees, which include but are not limited to:

• Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties;
• Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner;
• Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product;
• Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required;
• Foster positive work relationships;
• Comply with all firm policies and practices;
• Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed;
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment;
• Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned.

Physical Demands

Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Work Environment

The firm's work location requirements may be modified at the firm's discretion: Hybrid - Regular in-office presence with some flexibility for work-from-home.

Disclaimer

The purpose of this job description is to provide a concise statement of the work elements and to organize and present the information in a standardized way. It is not intended to describe all the elements of the work that may be performed by every individual in this classification, nor should it serve as the sole criteria for personnel decisions and actions. The job duties, requirements, and expectations for this position may be modified at the Firm’s discretion at any time. This job description does not change the at-will nature of employment.

Pay Transparency

The firm’s expected hiring range for this position is $235,000 - $435,000 per year depending on the candidate’s geographic market location. The compensation offered for employment will also be dependent on other factors including the candidate’s experience, skills, educational and professional background, and overall qualifications. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k). Applicants who are not based in the jurisdiction in which this position is posted and who apply for this role are doing so voluntarily and are not eligible for relocation assistance. Any relocation benefits, if any, are provided only where a relocation is required at the firm’s direction and in accordance with applicable policy and law.

Diversity & Inclusion

DLA Piper is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.