Corporate Insurance Attorney (Professional Track)

DLA Piper•Palo Alto, CA

10d•$150,000 - $300,000•Hybrid

About The Position

DLA Piper is seeking a corporate attorney with 3-6 years of experience to join its corporate practice. The role involves advising clients on corporate insurance matters, including placements and claim management for Directors & Officers insurance, representations & warranties insurance, cyberliability, and other insurance lines. Experience with commercial contract indemnification, D&O advancement and indemnification issues, and corporate/M&A disputes and securities litigation is considered a plus. The position is primarily intended for their Palo Alto, San Francisco, or New York offices, but strong candidates in other DLA Piper office locations will be considered. This is not a remote work position.

Requirements

3-6 years’ experience advising clients on corporate insurance matters, including placements and claim management for Directors & Officers insurance, representations & warranties insurance, cyberliability, and other lines of insurance.
Direct and applicable AmLaw 100 firm and experience.
JD Degree from an accredited law school.
Admitted to practice in the state in which they are officing.
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience involving commercial contract indemnification matters, D&O advancement and indemnification issues, as well as corporate/M&A disputes and securities litigation is a plus.

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.