Venture & Growth Finance Associate (Multi-City)
Responsibilities
- Legal Research: Conduct thorough and comprehensive legal research and analysis to support case/transaction preparation and strategy.
- Legal Writing: Draft well-written, error-free, and reasoned legal documents, including briefs, motions, contracts, and correspondence.
- Case/Transaction Assistance and Management: Assist/Manage a variety of complex cases/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.
Qualifications
- A minimum of four years of experience representing banks and/or private credit funds on loans to technology, life sciences, and/or middle market companies.
- A J.D. degree from an accredited law school.
- Admission to practice in the state in which they are officing.
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.
Benefits
- Medical/dental/vision insurance.
- 401(k).
Pay
The firm’s expected hiring range for this position is $310,000 - $365,000 per year depending on the candidate’s experience, skills, educational and professional background, and overall qualifications.
Schedule
Hybrid - Regular in-office presence with some flexibility for work-from-home.
Application Process
Applicants must apply directly online instead of sending application materials via email. Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to permit individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position or to participate in the job selection process. If you have a request for an accommodation during the application process, please contact FinanceTalent@talent.us.dlapiper.com.
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The firm’s expected hiring range for this position is $310,000 - $365,000 per year depending on 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.
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.