Attorneys
Smart counsel with a shared vision
Our clients expect anticipatory counsel from intuitive, pragmatic, attorneys with an exceptional level of dedication. We expect the same in our candidates. We look for real people with proven talent who share our vision of advancing the venture ecosystem. The truth is, some of our best lateral attorney candidates have often already met us — maybe we’ve worked opposite of one another on a deal, or have a client in common. Perhaps we’ve gotten to know one another professionally and personally on high-stakes negotiations or late-night conference calls.
Whether we’ve collaborated, competed or yet to cross paths, if you share our practical and passionate approach to delivering real results to your clients and a commitment to innovative service, we want to hear from you.
OUR EXPERTISE
Focus on what fulfills you
Our concentrated expertise in the global venture capital and emerging companies marketplace empowers you to do more of what you’re passionate about doing: building meaningful relationships with clients and helping them navigate challenges as they scale, accelerate, and attain distinction. The firm’s expertise is further defined by the following three focus areas:
Corporate
Gunderson's corporate attorneys focus exclusively on the emerging technology and life sciences market, guiding entrepreneurs through early-stage challenges, facilitating growth, and strategizing for M&A or capital markets exits. With a proven track record, we've orchestrated thousands of high-value M&A transactions worth tens of billions of dollars across diverse sectors. We provide comprehensive counsel to companies of all sizes in the US, India, China, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and other markets globally.
Fund Formation
Gunderson’s fund attorneys routinely negotiate close to one-third of every venture capital dollar raised worldwide. We serve as general counsel to more than 500 venture capital and growth equity firms, including industry giants, many of whom started their journey with us. Annually, we oversee more than 1,000 venture and growth financings, offering innovative yet pragmatic solutions to top-tier technology investors. Our expertise also extends to structuring and negotiating cross-border investments and navigating the intricacies of the tax, regulatory, and comparative law aspects of these transactions.
Strategic Transactions & Licensing
Gunderson's Strategic Transactions & Licensing team utilizes unparalleled expertise and insightful perspectives to develop, acquire, and monetize technologies for strategic transactions, often innovating new product launch business models. With extensive experience across diverse industries, including AI, cybersecurity, health tech, SaaS, fintech, biotech, and robotics, our tech attorneys offer comprehensive counsel across every stage of growth. From buy-side and sell-side transactions to future planning for IPOs, we anticipate and navigate future outcomes with precision, ensuring strategic success for our clients.
What makes Gunderson Dettmer different
Expand your expertise
Gunderson Dettmer is committed to the development of its attorneys and dedicates a significant number of resources to ensure our attorneys are on a path of constant growth. From practice group retreats and bootcamps to technical skill-building sessions, you’ll have the opportunity to continuously sharpen your legal and business acumen throughout your career. In addition, our “learning by doing” approach to deal work allows team members to experience informal peer training and knowledge sharing, augmented by the latest technological innovations.
We believe growth is intentional and essential to a fulfilling career. And we know that continually innovating our skillset is what gives us a competitive edge. Gunderson Dettmer’s Training & Development Committee provides guidance on the creation, implementation, and management of the firm’s professional development initiatives. Comprised of passionate partners across the firm, the committee is dedicated to ensuring attorneys are equipped with the tools necessary to thrive both personally and professionally at Gunderson Dettmer.
See below to learn more about the members of the Training & Development Committee.
PRO BONO
Make a world of difference
Our commitment to community runs deep. Through our Pro Bono Program, attorneys can make a profound impact by offering their legal expertise to those in need. From short-term clinics to long-term projects, our program serves as a catalyst for positive change and a continued effort to advance equity within the innovation economy. Beyond pro bono, our attorneys and staff actively engage in community service activities organized by our Pro Bono Committee, local offices, and affinity groups.
Search Firm Information
If we have an existing relationship and a signed agreement with your search firm, you may submit candidate materials for any active posting via our Careers portal linked here. If we don’t have a relationship yet and you would like to submit a candidate an active posting, please contact us at recruiting@gunder.com. We require cover letters, resumes, and transcripts in order to properly assess each candidate. Please do not submit incomplete applications.