Mid-Level Venture & Growth Associate
DLA Piper is seeking a Mid-Level Venture & Growth Associate to join our finance department in any of our U.S. offices (Boston, Chicago, New York, San Francisco, and San Diego would be preferred locations). Candidates should have 4-5 years of lender-side representation for commercial finance matters. Experience representing banks and/or private credit funds on loans to technology, life sciences and/or middle market companies is preferred. Candidates must be admitted or to the jurisdiction in which applying.
Education:
- JD
- Bar Admission
- Admitted to practice in the jurisdiction in which you are applying.
Experience:
- 4 - 5 years of experience. Direct and applicable AmLaw 100 firm and experience.
Job Competencies & Desired Skills:
- Strong analytical and writing skills
- Attention to detail
- Good business judgment
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently
- Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
- Research and problem-solving skills
- Conceptual thinking
- Ability to influence others
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.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
- Perform all other duties, tasks, or projects as assigned.
Our employees are expected to embrace and uphold our firm values as a part of our DLA Piper culture. We are committed to excellence in how we represent our clients and develop our people.
Physical Demands:
- Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Work Environment:
- 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
- Search Firms: Per the terms of our agreement, all candidates must be submitted through the firm's agency portal for consideration.
- If you have an agreement with the firm, please log in to the agency portal. If you do not have an agreement with us and would like us to consider candidates, please send a blind candidate profile to
Pay Transparency:
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).
DLA Piper is an equal opportunity employer. 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.