Attorney At Law (Remote)

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. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience supporting venture capital financings, M&A transactions, and a variety of day-to-day corporate governance matters. This position is fully remote and open to all U.S. office locations.

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;

Be available whenever needed to ensure timely delivery of services, including during business hours, evenings, and weekends;

Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; 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;

Observe all Firm policies and practices, as may be in effect from time to time.

Professional Excellence: Oral communications, writing, analysis and strategic thinking, legal knowledge and expertise.

Solution orientation, project management, service quality and orientation. Effectiveness: self-awareness, relationship building, people management, team building and inclusion.

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.Experience negotiating and managing preferred stock financings, bridge financings, and SAFE financings

Ability to manage due diligence on M&A transactions and venture financings

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;

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; (Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned.

Remote

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. 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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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