Venture Growth/M&A Senior Attorney (NY)

DLA Piper•New York, NY

1d•$250,000 - $400,000•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 a highly sophisticated, non-partner track Senior Attorney to serve as a primary legal engine for complex client portfolios. This is not a traditional "back-office" role; it is designed for a dynamic practitioner who thrives on high-level execution and deeply embedding themselves within a client’s operational DNA. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between high-level private equity structuring and day-to-day corporate governance, acting as a versatile legal architect for sophisticated family offices and international entities. This position is open to our New York office.

Requirements

The "Deep Dive" Mentality: A proven ability to go beyond the "legal task" to understand the underlying business mechanics of a deal.
Autonomy: High emotional intelligence and the ability to interface directly with principals, CFOs, and outside advisors without constant partner supervision.
J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing.
6+ years of high-level corporate law experience, ideally within a Vault 50 firm or a sophisticated boutique focusing on PE/M&A.
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.

Responsibilities

Complex Deal Structuring & Execution Overseeing the deal process with PE, family offices and sovereign funds across LP investments. Overseeing specialist counsel focused on tax structures and financing agreements related to various acquisitions.
General Corporate Counsel Serve as the "connective tissue" across various workstreams, ensuring that board minutes, operating agreements, and commercial contracts are consistent with the client’s overarching strategic goals. Provide proactive risk management and advisory on corporate governance for multi-jurisdictional entities.