EGVC Attorney (Professional Track)

DLA Piper LLP (US) • Short Hills, NJ • 1h ago

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.SummaryDLA 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.Responsibilities These expectations include, but are not limited to, the lawyer's ability to: 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; and Observe all Firm policies and practices, as may be in effect from time to time.Desired SkillsIn addition to the general job specifications outlined above, lawyers are expected to demonstrate a level of proficiency commensurate with their position and experience in the core competencies summarized below. Professional Excellence: Oral communications, writing, analysis and strategic thinking, legal knowledge and expertise. Client Impact: Solution orientation, project management, service quality and orientation. initiative and ownership. Effectiveness: self-awareness, relationship building, people management, team building and inclusion. Leadership: Entrepreneurship, business development, career commitment, professionalism and integrity.Minimum Education JDMinimum Experience 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 mattersEssential Job ExpectationsWhile 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 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, acc

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