The role focuses on lender-side representation for commercial finance matters within the firm's Venture & Growth subgroup.
Preferred experience includes representing banks and/or private credit funds on loans to technology, life sciences, and/or middle market companies.
The associate will manage and support complex domestic and cross-border transactional matters, including corporate, finance, real estate, tax, and employment aspects, from inception through closing and post-closing.
Key tasks involve conducting legal due diligence, drafting and negotiating contracts and transaction documents, structuring transactions, providing strategic advice on legal/regulatory/business/operational considerations, supporting deal execution, participating in negotiations, and coordinating closings.
The role requires advising on applicable regulatory requirements, governance matters, and compliance considerations affecting transactions.
The position involves a hybrid work model with regular in-office presence and some flexibility for work-from-home.

Venture & Growth Finance Associate

4+ PQE · September 18, 2026 (22 days ago)

DLA Piper

4+ PQE · September 18, 2026 (22 days ago)

Salary

$310,000 - $365,000

Employment type

Full-time

Practice area

Banking · Finance · Transactional · Venture Capital

Locations

New York City · Los Angeles · San Francisco · Silicon Valley · San Diego

Trusted recruiters

Work with a recruiter who has a real relationship with the hiring team and comes recommended by your peers.

Overview

The role focuses on lender-side representation for commercial finance matters within the firm's Venture & Growth subgroup.
Preferred experience includes representing banks and/or private credit funds on loans to technology, life sciences, and/or middle market companies.
The associate will manage and support complex domestic and cross-border transactional matters, including corporate, finance, real estate, tax, and employment aspects, from inception through closing and post-closing.
Key tasks involve conducting legal due diligence, drafting and negotiating contracts and transaction documents, structuring transactions, providing strategic advice on legal/regulatory/business/operational considerations, supporting deal execution, participating in negotiations, and coordinating closings.
The role requires advising on applicable regulatory requirements, governance matters, and compliance considerations affecting transactions.
The position involves a hybrid work model with regular in-office presence and some flexibility for work-from-home.

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Last updated: October 9, 2026