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Venture & Growth Finance Attorney

$310k - $365k

Direct Counsel

Job Description

Job Description

Mid-Level Venture & Growth Associate Attorney
Locations: New York, Reston, San Diego, San Francisco, Washington, Wilmington, Phoenix, Los Angeles, Houston, Boston, Austin, Atlanta, Raleigh, Baltimore, Dallas, Palo Alto, Short Hills, Minneapolis, Chicago, Seattle, Philadelphia, Miami, Northfield

DLA Piper is seeking a mid-level Venture & Growth Associate to join its finance department in one of its major offices. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a top-tier legal team on complex financing transactions in the technology, life sciences, and middle-market sectors.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Represent banks and private credit funds in lender-side commercial finance matters.
  • Advise on financing transactions, including venture debt and growth capital loans.
  • Draft and negotiate commitment letters, loan agreements, term sheets, and security documentation.
  • Work closely with clients and internal teams to execute high-value transactions.
Qualifications:
  • 4-5 years of experience in lender-side commercial finance transactions.
  • Experience representing banks and/or private credit funds in loans to technology, life sciences, or middle-market companies is preferred.
  • Prior Am Law 100 firm experience required.
  • Strong analytical, writing, and negotiation skills.
  • JD from a top-tier law school.
  • Bar admission in the jurisdiction where applying.
Compensation & Benefits:
  • Salary Range: $310,000 - $365,000 (based on experience and location).
  • Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance .
  • 401(k) retirement plan with firm contributions.
  • Hybrid work environment with flexibility for remote work.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading global law firm and work on market-leading finance transactions.

Apply now to learn more!

Vacancy posted 11 days ago
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