Overview In this Corporate Attorney role, you will support emerging growth companies and their institutional investors within DLA Piper's Professional Track Attorney program. You will contribute to venture capital financings, M&A transactions, and governance matters, collaborating with partners and clients to deliver timely, high-quality work. The role blends legal analysis, client service, and mentorship, with opportunities to shape client engagements and develop leadership skills. You will work across locations, with a focus on growth and strategic corporate matters that impact venture-backed companies.
Compensation / Benefits- medical/dental/vision insurance
- 401(k)
- hybrid work model
- salary range $150,000-$300,000 per year
Responsibilities- Communicate clearly with partners, clients, staff, and third parties; produce deliverables and manage deadlines
- Analyze complex legal issues and apply research to facts; provide timely, accurate work product
- Avail yourself to ensure timely service delivery, including evenings and weekends when needed
- Manage due diligence for M&A and venture financings; assist in governance matters
- Travel as required for client meetings, advocacy, or business development
- Foster client relationships and anticipate needs to sustain engagement
- Mentor and supervise junior lawyers and staff
- Observe firm policies and professional standards
Key requirements- 5-8 years of Emerging Growth/Venture Capital experience
- Direct AmLaw 100 experience preferred
- Familiarity with NVCA, and Y Combinator
- Experience negotiating and managing preferred stock, bridge, and SAFE financings
- Ability to manage due diligence on M&A transactions and venture financings
- Experience advising clients on corporate governance matters
- Oral and written communication
- Strategic thinking
- Project management
- Knowledge of NVCA forms, venture capital documents; Y Combinator
- Experience with preferred stock financings, bridge financings, SAFE financings
- Due diligence for M&A and venture financings
