Employment Transactions Associate

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Summary

DLA Piper is seeking an associate with employment law experience and an interest in transactional and counseling work to join the Corporate/Private Equity practice in our California offices. The ideal candidate for this position will have 4-6 years of experience in company-side labor and employment law matters.

Your day will involve acting as the lawyer primarily responsible for employment-related diligence on M&A transactions and also representing clients in connection with daily day-to-day employment advising and matters including research and contract drafting. Strong performance in this role can lead to other varied experiences within the practice that will add to your skill set and build your base of client work.

Responsibilities

• These expectations include, but are not limited to, the lawyer’s ability to:

• Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with partners, lawyers, clients, staff, and third parties;

• Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner, meeting all deadlines and expectations;

• Analyze complex legal issues in a logical manner, applying legal principles and research to specific facts;

• Provide timely, accurate, and well-reasoned work product;

• Be available whenever needed to ensure timely delivery of services, including during business hours, evenings, and weekends;

• Apply sustained and intense concentration for extended periods of time;

• Work under pressure to meet deadlines and perform to the satisfaction of clients and colleagues;

• Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; participating in telephonic conferences; and participating in meetings at client offices and at the Firm;

• Travel, as required by the Firm or client, such as to client meetings, to engage in advocacy before a tribunal or government agency, or to participate in business development activities;

• Foster relationships and anticipate clients’ needs to achieve continued engagement;

• Mentor and supervise junior lawyers and staff; and

• Observe all Firm policies and practices, as may be in effect from time to time.

Desired Skills

In addition to the general job specifications outlined above, lawyers are expected to demonstrate a level of proficiency commensurate with their position and experience in the core competencies summarized below.

• Professional Excellence: Oral communications, writing, analysis and strategic thinking, legal knowledge and expertise.

• Client Impact: Solution orientation, project management, service quality and orientation. initiative and ownership.

• Effectiveness: self-awareness, relationship building, people management, team building and inclusion.

• Leadership: Entrepreneurship, business development, career commitment, professionalism and integrity.

Minimum Education

• JD

Minimum Years of Experience

• 4

• Direct and applicable AmLaw 100 firm and experience preferred.

Certifications

Admitted to practice in the state of California.

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 deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner;

• Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product;

• Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required;

• Foster positive work relationships;

• Comply with all firm policies and practices;

• Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed;

• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment;

• Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned.

Our employees are expected to embrace and uphold our firm values as a part of our DLA Piper culture. We are committed to excellence in how we represent our clients and develop our people.

Physical Demands
Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Work Environment-The firm's work location requirements may be modified at the firm's discretion

• Hybrid - Regular in-office presence with some flexibility for work-from-home

Disclaimer

The purpose of this job description is to provide a concise statement of the work elements and to organize and present the information in a standardized way. It is not intended to describe all the elements of the work that may be performed by every individual in this classification, nor should it serve as the sole criteria for personnel decisions and actions. The job duties, requirements, and expectations for this position may be modified at the Firm’s discretion at any time. This job description does not change the at-will nature of employment.

Application Process: Applicants must apply directly online instead of sending application materials via email. Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to permit individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position or to participate in the job selection process. If you have a request for an accommodation during the application process, please contact [email protected].

Search Firms 

Per the terms of our agreement, all candidates must be submitted through the firm’s agency portal for consideration. If you have an agreement with the firm, please log in to the agency portal.  If you do not have an agreement with us and would like us to consider candidates, please send a blind candidate profile to [email protected].

Pay Transparency

The firm’s expected hiring range for this position is $310,000 - $390,000 per year depending on the candidate’s geographic market location. The compensation offered for employment will also be dependent on other factors including the candidate’s experience, skills, educational and professional background, and overall qualifications. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).

Non-California applicants who apply for this California-based role do so voluntarily and are not eligible for relocation assistance. Relocation benefits, if any, are provided only where a relocation is required at the firm’s direction and in accordance with applicable policy and law.

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