EGVC Attorney (Professional Track)

About the role

DLA Piper is seeking an attorney to join its corporate group as part of our Professional Track Attorney program. This attorney will focus primarily on working with emerging growth companies and the institutional investors that support them.

Responsibilities

• Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with partners, lawyers, clients, staff, and third parties
• Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner, meeting all deadlines and expectations
• Analyze complex legal issues in a logical manner, applying legal principles and research to specific facts
• Provide timely, accurate, and well-reasoned work product
• Be available whenever needed to ensure timely delivery of services, including during business hours, evenings, and weekends
• Apply sustained and intense concentration for extended periods of time
• Work under pressure to meet deadlines and perform to the satisfaction of clients and colleagues
• Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; participating in telephonic conferences; and participating in meetings at client offices and at the Firm
• Travel, as required by the Firm or client, such as to client meetings, to engage in advocacy before a tribunal or government agency, or to participate in business development activities
• Foster relationships and anticipate clients’ needs to achieve continued engagement
• Mentor and supervise junior lawyers and staff
• Observe all Firm policies and practices, as may be in effect from time to time

Desired Skills

• Professional Excellence: Oral communications, writing, analysis and strategic thinking, legal knowledge and expertise
• Client Impact: Solution orientation, project management, service quality and orientation, initiative and ownership
• Effectiveness: self-awareness, relationship building, people management, team building and inclusion
• Leadership: Entrepreneurship, business development, career commitment, professionalism and integrity

Minimum Education & Experience

• JD
• 5-8 years of Emerging Growth/Venture Capital experience
• Direct and applicable AmLaw 100 law firm experience preferred
• Familiarity with standard emerging growth and venture capital forms, including NVCA, seriesseed.com and Y Combinator
• Experience negotiating and managing preferred stock financings, bridge financings, and SAFE financings
• Ability to manage due diligence on M&A transactions and venture financings
• Experience advising clients on various corporate governance matters

Essential Job Expectations

• 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
• Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned