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Sr. Associate – Emerging Growth / Venture Capital
DLA Piper | San Diego, CA
Job Summary
Work with emerging growth companies and the institutional investors that support them. JD qualified. Licensed to practice in California. 5+ years of emerging growth/Venture Capital experience.
Details
DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive. Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in meaningful work and grow your career. Let’s see what we can achieve. Together.
DLA Piper is seeking a mid to senior-level Associate to join its corporate group. This Associate will be focusing primarily on working with emerging growth companies and the institutional investors that support them. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years’ experience representing both institutional investors and issuers in venture capital financings, as well as experience with M&A transactions and advising emerging growth companies on a variety of day-to-day corporate matters.
This position is based in the San Diego office with an in-office expectation of 3 days per week.
General & Essential Job Expectations:
While the specific job requirements of a DLA Piper position may vary depending upon scope of the job and area of specialty, there are certain universal requirements that are expected of all DLA Piper employees, which include, but are not limited to:
* Effectively communicating, verbally and in writing, with the clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties
* Producing deliverables, answering phone calls, and replying to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner
* Providing timely, accurate, and quality work product
* Successfully meeting deadlines and expectations, and performing work duties as required
* Fostering positive work relationships
* Complying with all firm policies and practices
* Performing all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned
* Engaging in both physical and sedentary activity, such as:
– Working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing
– Participating in digital/virtual conference calls
– Participating in meetings as needed
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.
Education:
* JD
Bar Admission:
* Licensed to practice in California
Experience:
* Minimum 5 years of emerging growth/Venture Capital experience
* Direct and applicable AmLaw 100 law firm preferred
Competencies & Desired Skills:
* Strong analytical and writing skills
* Attention to detail
* Good business judgment
* Excellent organizational skills
* Ability to work collaboratively and independently
* Research and problem-solving skills
* Conceptual thinking
* Ability to influence others
* Management skills
* Persuasive communication
* Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
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- Job Reference #: R2024-492
- Min Education: JD
- Min Experience: 5 years