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Summary
DLA Piper is seeking an associate to join its Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation group. The group prides itself on being collaborative and supportive, offering an environment in which you can engage in meaningful work and grow your career. We are looking for candidates who are intellectually curious and have a solid interest in executive compensation and employee benefits law, including with respect to equity plans and agreements, executive retention packages, retirement and welfare plans, and employee benefit plans and compensation arrangements in mergers and acquisitions, with a particular focus on private equity transactions.
Responsibilities
* Responsibilities as an Associate will vary based on level of experience and specific practice group.
* Legal Research: Conduct thorough and comprehensive legal research and analysis to support transaction preparation and strategy.
* Legal Writing: Draft well-written, error free, and reasoned legal documents, including memos, contracts, and correspondence.
* Transaction Assistance and Management: Assist/Manage a variety of complex transactions from inception to resolution including preparing for trials, negotiations, settlements, closings, and other legal activities while continuously demonstrating strong judgement.
* Internal/External Client Interaction: Build, maintain, and cultivate strong internal and external client relationships by providing support, regular updates, advice, and addressing concerns promptly and with the utmost professionalism.
* Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other lawyers and business professionals to support and develop innovative transaction strategies to achieve the most favorable outcomes for internal and external clients.
* Attend, support, and participate in high-level legal activities including client calls and meetings, negotiations, etc.
* Compliance: Ensure rigorous compliance with legal standards and regulations, staying abreast of changes in law and legal precedents.
* Professional Development: Proactively seek out and participate in ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your legal knowledge, practice technology, management, and leadership skills.
* Firm Citizenship and Community Involvement: Engage in and contribute to; firm programs and initiatives; civic and professional organizations; pro bono work by providing legal assistance to underserved and underrepresented communities.
Desired Skills
* Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
* Strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Attention to detail.
* Good business and professional judgment.
* Excellent organizational skills.
* Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
* Conceptual thinking.
* Persuasive communication.
* Management skills.
Minimum Education
* JD
* Degree from an accredited law school.
Certifications
Admitted to practice in the state in which you are officing.
Minimum Years of Experience
* 3 years of corporate experience.
* Direct and applicable AmLaw 100 firm experience preferred.
Essential Job Expectations
While the specific job requirements of a DLA Piper position may vary depending upon scope of the job and area of specialty, there are certain universal requirements that are expected of all DLA Piper employees, which include but are not limited to:
* Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties;
* Produce delivera