1 June 2026
Emerging Growth & Venture Capital Associates (Multi-Office)
Compensation
$235,000 – $435,000
Key requirements
2+ years of Emerging Growth/Venture Capital experience Admitted to practice in the state in which they are officing JD degree from an accredited law school Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
TrendsThe role
DLA Piper is seeking an Emerging Growth & Venture Capital Associate with 2+ years of PQE for their Palo Alto, Austin, or New York offices. The 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
- 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
- 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 legal knowledge, practice technology, management, and leadership skills
- Engage in and contribute to firm programs and initiatives, civic and professional organizations, and pro bono work
What we're looking for
2+ years of Emerging Growth/Venture Capital experience
Admitted to practice in the state in which they are officing
JD degree from an accredited law school
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
Strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills
Attention to detail
Good business and professional judgment
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to work collaboratively and independently
Conceptual thinking
Persuasive communication
Management skills
Experience representing both institutional investors and issuers in venture capital financings· nice to have
Experience with M&A transactions· nice to have
Experience advising emerging growth companies on a variety of day-to-day corporate matters· nice to have
Direct and applicable AmLaw 100 firm experience preferred· nice to have
Benefits
Hybrid - Regular in-office presence with some flexibility for work-from-home
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Emerging Growth & Venture Capital Associates (Multi-Office)
DLA Piper · Palo Alto / Austin / New York / San Francisco / Washington D.C. / Chicago / Los Angeles / Boston · $235,000 – $435,000
Palo Alto / Austin / New York / San Francisco / Washington D.C. / Chicago / Los Angeles / Boston · $235,000 – $435,000