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INTRODUCTION

Culture and Engagement at Dentons

Fostering an inclusive and welcoming culture is a core priority at Dentons. We are committed to creating an environment that values and respects the contributions of all colleagues. By attracting, supporting, promoting and retaining highly qualified individuals of various backgrounds and experiences, we strengthen our ability to provide innovative solutions, deliver exceptional client service, and advance the success of our Firm. Dentons takes an active approach to promoting a collaborative and inclusive workplace by investing in professional development and culture initiatives.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Dentons US LLP is seeking an exceptional associate with top tier academic credentials to join its fast growing and innovative Corporate practice in Miami. This position supports a broad, sophisticated transactional practice spanning complex corporate, M&A, private equity, venture capital, securities, capital markets, fintech/blockchain, funds, and cross border work for domestic and international clients. Responsibilities of the associate hired will include:

• Counseling clients on a wide range of corporate and transactional matters, including general corporate, M&A, private equity, venture capital, securities, capital markets, fintech/blockchain, and cross border transactions, and acting as a key coordinator on overall legal needs working closely with select partners of the firm with a fast paced and highly active practice.
• Handling complex transactional work, including Corporate, M&A, Venture Capital, Financing, Funds and Private Equity matters.
• Advise on Delaware law transactions and corporate governance issues.
• Ability to act as a practical advisor and gain trust of multi-faceted global clients with legal needs across different legal disciplines.
• Helping to build and maintain strong relationships with clients and the broader business and investment ecosystem.
• Actively participate in business development opportunities.

This is a great opportunity to work with dedicated lawyers who are passionate about their work, all while enjoying the benefits of an international law firm.

COMPENSATION

• Salary range: $310,000 to $390,000, based on experience.

Dentons US LLP offers a competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, short-term/long-term disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, paid holidays and discretionary bonuses.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Personal skills/attributes

• Ambitious, with an entrepreneurial spirit
• Passionate about innovation and emerging technologies
• Excellent judgment combining strong business and legal acumen
• Superior analytical and problem solving skills
• Comfortable working in a fast paced environment and under pressure
• Collaborative team player who exhibits confidence and initiative
• Self-starter with ability to make decisions and move matters forward with limited supervision
• Demonstrated leadership potential
• Experience with cross border or international transactions is a plus

Technical skills

• 4–6 years of relevant legal experience in the United States with demonstrable increase in responsibilities for managing associate/senior managing associate level
• Substantive experience in Corporate, M&A, and/or Private Equity; venture capital, financing or fund experience welcome but not required
• Experience gained at Am Law 50 firms (or similar highly regarded firms) in these practice areas is a strong plus
• Exposure to transactional and/or regulatory aspects of fintech/blockchain industry is a plus
• Foreign language skills (Spanish, Italian, or Portuguese) are a plus, but not required

Other requirements

• Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Florida and in good standing

Equal opportunities

Dentons US LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Disability/Vet. Pursuant to local ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

HOW TO APPLY

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