Employment Transactions Associate

DLA Piper•San Diego, CA

2d•$310,000 - $390,000•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. Summary DLA Piper is seeking an associate with employment law experience and an interest in transactional and counseling work to join the Corporate/Private Equity practice in our California offices. The ideal candidate for this position will have 4-6 years of experience in company-side labor and employment law matters. Your day will involve acting as the lawyer primarily responsible for employment-related diligence on M&A transactions and also representing clients in connection with daily day-to-day employment advising and matters including research and contract drafting. Strong performance in this role can lead to other varied experiences within the practice that will add to your skill set and build your base of client work.

Requirements

JD
4-6 years of experience in company-side labor and employment law matters
Admitted to practice in the state of California

Nice To Haves

Direct and applicable AmLaw 100 firm and experience preferred.

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
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