Emerging Growth Attorney at DLA Piper, NYC Metro

Global law firm DLA Piper is seeking an experienced corporate practitioner for the position of Emerging Growth & Venture Capital Attorney (Professional Track) in the New York City Metropolitan Area . Designed for experienced transactional lawyers seeking a dedicated career path without partner-track demands, this role centers on advising high-growth companies and the institutional venture capital investors that fund them.

Role Overview: Venture Capital & Emerging Growth Practice

The practice supports early-stage to late-stage private enterprises across their operational lifecycle, from initial capitalization and seed rounds to multi-tier venture financings and strategic M&A exits. Operating within the firm's national practice group, this attorney manages high-velocity deals while delivering practical corporate governance guidance to founders and investment funds.

Key Responsibilities

• Negotiate and manage venture capital financings, including preferred stock issuances, bridge loans, and SAFE agreements.
• Coordinate and lead legal due diligence reviews for mergers, acquisitions, and equity financing transactions.
• Advise emerging tech and growth clients on day-to-day corporate governance, board resolutions, and ongoing corporate matters.
• Draft, analyze, and finalize complex transactional agreements and disclosure documentation under tight timelines.
• Communicate directly and effectively with founders, fund managers, opposing counsel, and internal team members.
• Mentor, supervise, and collaborate with junior attorneys and legal support staff on transaction management.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
• Experience: 5 to 8 years of dedicated legal practice in emerging growth and venture capital transactions.
• Law Firm Background: Direct and applicable AmLaw 100 firm experience is preferred.
• Industry Frameworks: In-depth familiarity with standard venture capital documentation, including NVCA model forms, seriesseed.com materials, and Y Combinator agreements.
• Transactional Capabilities: Proven ability to lead preferred stock deals, manage M&A due diligence, and advise private companies on corporate governance.
• Professional Competencies: Exceptional written and oral communication, strong legal analysis, strategic thinking, and rigorous project ownership.

Work Arrangement & Career Track

• Professional Track: Structured non-partner track position within DLA Piper's Professional Attorney program, focused on delivering high-quality legal work product.
• Work Model: Fully remote flexibility, open to candidates in the New York City Metropolitan Area and across U.S. office locations.
• Schedule: Full-time role requiring availability to meet active deal deadlines and client demands during business hours, evenings, and weekends when necessary.

Application Insights for Candidates

• Organize Your Deal Sheet: Clearly detail your transactional history, outlining specific experience with SAFE instruments, convertible debt, priced preferred stock series, and M&A transactions.
• Demonstrate Dual Representation: Outline your exposure to both company-side counseling (formation, corporate housekeeping, equity structuring) and investor-side advisory (term sheet negotiation, protective provisions, diligence).
• Highlight Model Form Familiarity: Reference your direct experience tailoring NVCA model agreements and standardized startup frameworks to specific deal structures.