Benefits & Exec Comp Associate — M&A Focus (Hybrid)

DLA Piper; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 235,000 - 435,000; Full time

Job summary

DLA Piper seeks an associate for its Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation group in California with offices in San Diego, Palo Alto, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. Ideal candidates have strong analytical and writing skills, attention to detail, business judgment, and ability to work collaboratively and independently.

Minimum 2+ years of AmLaw 100 experience preferred; JD required with California bar admission a plus. Hybrid work environment with, potentially, client-facing opportunities.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• LLM in Tax and/or Employee Benefits Certificate preferred.
• 2+ years of AmLaw 100 firm experience preferred.
• California bar admission is a plus.
• Excellent communication, research, and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Legal Research: Conduct thorough and comprehensive legal research and analysis to support transaction preparation and strategy.
• Legal Writing: Draft well-written, error free, and reasoned legal documents, including memos, contracts, and correspondence.
• 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 transaction strategies to achieve the most favorable outcomes for internal and external clients.
• Attend, support, and participate in high-level legal activities including client calls and meetings, negotiations, 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.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communic

Strong research analytical

Attention to detail

Good business judgment

Excellent organizational skills

Collaborative independence

Conceptual thinking

Persuasive communication

Management skills

Education

JD

LLM in Tax / Employee Benefits

Job description

DLA Piper seeks an associate for its Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation group in California with offices in San Diego, Palo Alto, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. Ideal candidates have strong analytical and writing skills, attention to detail, business judgment, and ability to work collaboratively and independently.

Minimum 2+ years of AmLaw 100 experience preferred; JD required with California bar admission a plus. Hybrid work environment with, potentially, client-facing opportunities.