Corporate Attorney (Minneapolis)

DLA Piper • Minneapolis, MN

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive. Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in meaningful work and grow your career. Let’s see what we can achieve. Together.

While the specific job requirements of a DLA Piper lawyer may vary depending upon a lawyer’s position and area of specialty (i.e., litigation, corporate, tax), there are certain universal requirements that are expected of Firm lawyers.

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.

All DLA Piper employees are expected to demonstrate excellence in how we serve our clients and develop our people, upholding our firm values as part of our culture. Specific expectations include:

Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and external audiences.
Produce high-quality work and respond to correspondence in an efficient, timely, and professional manner.
Meet deadlines, manage competing priorities, and commit to meeting high standards.
Comply with firm policies and procedures.
Maintain confidences as required in a law firm environment.

Requirements

• JD

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
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and external audiences
• Produce high-quality work and respond to correspondence in an efficient, timely, and professional manner
• Meet deadlines, manage competing priorities, and commit to meeting high standards
• Comply with firm policies and procedures
• Maintain confidences as required in a law firm environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior