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DLA Piper · 20 hours ago

Corporate M&A Associate (San Diego)

SD Metro Area

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$310K/yr - $390K/yr

4+ years exp

DLA Piper is a bold and collaborative law firm seeking a mid-level associate to join their corporate group in the San Diego office. The role involves executing merger and acquisition transactions, drafting acquisition agreements, and managing complex cases while building strong client relationships.

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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 case/transaction preparation and strategy

Legal Writing: Draft well-written, error free, and reasoned legal documents, including briefs, motions, contracts, and correspondence

Case/Transaction Assistance and Management: Assist/Manage a variety of complex cases/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 case/transaction strategies to achieve the most favorable outcomes for internal and external clients

Attend, support, and participate in high-level legal activities including court hearings, depositions, negotiations, trials, 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

Qualification

M&A experienceLegal researchLegal writingAnalytical skillsNegotiation skillsManagement skillsCommunication skillsAttention to detailOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Minimum of 4 years of experience executing merger and acquisitions transactions for private and public companies

Experience in drafting principal acquisition agreements and direct negotiation thereof

Direct and applicable big law firm experience

Strong academic backgrounds from nationally recognized schools

Admitted to practice in California

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

Degree from an accredited law school

4-6 years of M&A experience with private and public companies

Preferred

Direct and applicable AmLaw 100 law firm experience

Experience in complex cross-border transactions and global corporate restructurings

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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