Venture & Growth Finance Associate Attorney

Job overview

The Venture & Growth Finance Associate Attorney role is hybrid, with the posting listing offices in New York, Reston, San Diego, San Francisco, Washington, Wilmington, Phoenix, Los Angeles, Houston, Boston, Austin, Atlanta, Raleigh, Baltimore, Dallas, Palo Alto, Short Hills, Minneapolis, Chicago, Seattle, Philadelphia, Miami, and Northfield. The salary range is $310,000–$365,000 per year, based on experience and location. The associate joins DLA Piper’s finance department. The attorney represents banks and private credit funds in lender-side commercial finance matters, including venture debt and growth capital loans. Drafting and negotiating transaction documents and working with clients and internal teams supports the execution of complex financing transactions in technology, life sciences, and middle-market sectors.

What you'll do

• Represent banks and private credit funds in lender-side commercial finance matters
• advise on venture debt and growth capital loans
• draft and negotiate commitment letters, loan agreements, term sheets, and security documents
• work with clients and internal teams to execute transactions.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

venture finance

growth finance

associate attorney

commercial finance

venture debt

private credit

loan agreements

hybrid

salary $310k-$365k

dla piper

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with firm contributions
• hybrid work environment with remote-work flexibility.

Why this role

Requires 4–5 years of lender-side commercial finance experience, prior Am Law 100 firm experience, a JD, and bar admission in the jurisdiction of application.

About the employer

Direct Counsel is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.