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Direct Counsel ยท 3 months ago

Venture & Growth Finance Attorney

DLA 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

Commercial finance transactionsAnalytical skillsNegotiation skillsAm Law 100 firm experienceFrom top-tier law schoolBar admissionWriting skills

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

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