International Employment Associate

DLA Piper•San Francisco, CA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

DLA Piper is actively seeking an associate with 3+ years of experience for our Employment Group. We are looking for candidates with experience for an employment counseling position that will support cross-border and global employment work. International counseling experience is strongly preferred, and the position will interact frequently with other offices in DLA’s global employment practice. This associate will be responsible for conducting employment diligence and advising on employment aspects of corporate transactions; advising on employment policies and practices; drafting and negotiating employment, retention and related agreements; advising on reductions in force and other employee terminations; drafting restrictive covenants and counseling on employee mobility. The associate will also provide advice and counsel to clients, ranging from emerging growth to Fortune 500 companies, in all aspects of employment law. Flexibility and a willingness to learn are essential. We seek candidates with immediately transferable skills and a strong academic background from a nationally recognized law school. We offer competitive salaries and benefits.

Requirements

3+ years of experience
Experience for an employment counseling position that will support cross-border and global employment work
Immediately transferable skills
Strong academic background from a nationally recognized law school
JD from a nationally recognized law school
Licensed to practice in the jurisdiction in which you are applying
3+ years of employment counseling experience (domestic and/ or international)
Employees with 5 or more years of experience must have international experience
Direct and applicable AmLaw 100 law firm preferred

Nice To Haves

International counseling experience is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Conducting employment diligence and advising on employment aspects of corporate transactions
Advising on employment policies and practices
Drafting and negotiating employment, retention and related agreements
Advising on reductions in force and other employee terminations
Drafting restrictive covenants and counseling on employee mobility
Providing advice and counsel to clients, ranging from emerging growth to Fortune 500 companies, in all aspects of employment law
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
Embrace and uphold our firm values as a part of our DLA Piper culture