Benefits & Executive Compensation Associate - Hybrid

DLA Piper; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 235,000 - 435,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

DLA Piper seeks an associate to join its Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation group. The role focuses on equity plans, executive retention, and retirement/welfare plans in mergers and acquisitions, with attention to detail and strong analytical and writing skills.

Open to candidates in multiple California offices; hybrid work with collaborative, supportive team culture. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of AmLaw 100 experience and a JD from an accredited law school.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 kommun

Education

JD

Law degree from an accredited school

Job description

DLA Piper seeks an associate to join its Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation group. The role focuses on equity plans, executive retention, and retirement/welfare plans in mergers and acquisitions, with attention to detail and strong analytical and writing skills.

Open to candidates in multiple California offices; hybrid work with collaborative, supportive team culture. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of AmLaw 100 experience and a JD from an accredited law school.