Mid-Level Venture & Growth Associate Attorney

Job overview

The Mid-Level Venture & Growth Associate Attorney role is described as hybrid, with remote-work flexibility, and lists offices including Dallas, TX. The salary range is $310,000–$365,000 per year. The associate joins DLA Piper’s finance department to work on financing transactions in technology, life sciences, and middle-market sectors. The attorney represents banks and private credit funds in lender-side commercial finance matters, advising on venture debt and growth capital loans and helping execute transactions through drafting, negotiation, and collaboration with clients and internal teams.

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 documentation
• work with clients and internal teams to execute transactions.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

venture & growth associate attorney

dallas tx

dla piper

hybrid

finance department

commercial finance

venture debt

growth capital

private credit

loan agreements

technology

life sciences

$310k–$365k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

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

Why this role

The posting requires 4–5 years of lender-side commercial finance experience, prior Am Law 100 firm experience, a JD, and bar admission in the jurisdiction where applying.

About the employer

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