Direct Counsel ยท 3 months ago
Venture & Growth Finance Attorney
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$310K/yr - $365K/yr
4+ years expDLA Piper is seeking a mid-level Venture & Growth Associate to join its finance department in one of its major offices. The role involves working on complex financing transactions in the technology, life sciences, and middle-market sectors, representing banks and private credit funds.
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Responsibilities
Represent banks and private credit funds in lender-side commercial finance matters
Advise on financing transactions, including venture debt and growth capital loans
Draft and negotiate commitment letters, loan agreements, term sheets, and security documentation
Work closely with clients and internal teams to execute high-value transactions
Qualification
Required
4-5 years of experience in lender-side commercial finance transactions
Prior Am Law 100 firm experience required
Strong analytical, writing, and negotiation skills
JD from a top-tier law school
Bar admission in the jurisdiction where applying
Preferred
Experience representing banks and/or private credit funds in loans to technology, life sciences, or middle-market companies
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan with firm contributions
Hybrid work environment with flexibility for remote work
Company
Direct Counsel
Direct Counsel is a recruiting agency that offers staffing services for the law, engineering, and accounting sectors.
2-10 employees
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