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DLA Piper · 2 days ago

Corporate Incentives Of Counsel

NYC Metro Area

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$425K/yr - $525K/yr

8+ years exp

DLA Piper is a bold and collaborative law firm seeking an Of Counsel to join their corporate practice. The role involves advising domestic and international companies on economic development incentives and assisting with the establishment of new corporate facilities across various industries.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Corporate law experienceEconomic development incentivesProject management skillsResearch skillsAnalytical skillsWriting skillsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsAttention to detailOrganizational skillsMentoring skills

Required

Minimum of 8 years of experience advising domestic and international companies seeking to expand or relocate in the US

Experience advising companies across a wide range of industries with the development of new corporate headquarters, manufacturing and distribution facilities, data centers, and large office projects

Experience identifying and negotiating discretionary economic development incentives

Process driven with immediately transferable skills

Strong academic background

Ability to mentor more junior associates on the team

Strong analytical, writing, and verbal communication skills

Attention to detail

Good business judgment

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to work collaboratively and independently across the firm

Ability to multi-task and prioritize

Strong project management skills

Admission in the bar for the jurisdiction in which you are applying

Direct and applicable AmLaw 100 firm experience

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 working at a computer for extended periods of time, participating in digital/virtual conference calls, and 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

Preferred

Superior research, analytical, and writing skills are highly preferred

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work both independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team

Benefits

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Company

DLA Piper

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DLA Piper is a global law firm with lawyers located in more than 40 countries to helps clients with their legal needs around the world.

Founded in 2005

London, England, GBR

5001-10000 employees

https://www.dlapiper.com/

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