Emerging Growth & Venture Capital Associate (San Diego))

The role

DLA Piper is seeking an Emerging Growth & Venture Capital Associate with 2+ years of experience for its San Diego office. This role focuses on representing emerging growth companies and institutional investors in venture capital financings and M&A transactions.

What you'll do

• Conduct thorough and comprehensive legal research and analysis to support transaction preparation and strategy
• Draft well-written, error free, and reasoned legal documents, including briefs, motions, contracts, and correspondence
• Manage a variety of complex transactions from inception to resolution including preparing for trials, negotiations, settlements, closings, and other legal activities while continuously demonstrating strong judgement
• Build, maintain, and cultivate strong internal and external client relationships by providing support, regular updates, advice, and addressing concerns promptly and with the utmost professionalism
• Work collaboratively with other lawyers and business professionals to support and develop innovative case/transaction strategies to achieve the most favorable outcomes for internal and external clients
• Attend, support, and participate in high-level legal activities including court hearings, depositions, negotiations, trials
• Ensure rigorous compliance with legal standards and regulations, staying abreast of changes in law and legal precedents
• Proactively seek out and participate in ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your legal knowledge, practice technology, management, and leadership skills
• Engage in and contribute to firm programs and initiatives, civic and professional organizations, pro bono work by providing legal assistance to underserved and underrepresented communities

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