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DLA Piper · 1 month ago

Employment Transactions Specialist Attorney (Professional Track)

Palo Alto, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$200K/yr - $350K/yr

5+ years exp

DLA Piper is seeking an attorney with employment law experience and an interest in transactional and counseling work to join the Corporate/Private Equity practice. The role involves acting as the lawyer primarily responsible for employment-related diligence on M&A transactions and representing clients in daily employment advising and matters, including research and contract drafting.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

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

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

Qualification

Employment law experienceTransactional workContract draftingJDCalifornia bar admissionAnalytical skillsTeam buildingOral communicationWriting skillsProject management

Required

5-7 years of experience in company-side labor and employment law matters

Admitted to practice in the state of California

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

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

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

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

Preferred

Direct and applicable AmLaw 100 firm experience preferred

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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