EGVC Attorney (Professional Track)

DLA Piper•Reston, VA

21d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. Summary 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 open to all U.S. DLA Piper locations.

Requirements

JD
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.com and Y Combinator
Experience negotiating and managing preferred stock financings, bridge financings, and SAFE financings
Ability to manage due diligence on M&A transactions and venture financings
Experience advising clients on various corporate governance matters

Responsibilities

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
Provide timely, accurate, and well-reasoned work product
Be available whenever needed to ensure timely delivery of services, including during business hours, evenings, and weekends
Apply sustained and intense concentration for extended periods of time
Work under pressure to meet deadlines and perform to the satisfaction of clients and colleagues
Engage 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 telephonic conferences; and participating in meetings at client offices and at the Firm
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
Foster relationships and anticipate clients’ needs to achieve continued engagement
Mentor and supervise junior lawyers and staff
Observe all Firm policies and practices, as may be in effect from time to time
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, 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; (c) participating in meetings as needed
Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment
Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned