Corporate Insurance Counsel - D&O & Cyber

DLA Piper LLP (US); New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 235,000 - 390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k)

Hybrid in-office work

Job summary

DLA Piper is seeking an associate for its corporate practice with 3–6 years’ experience advising clients on corporate insurance matters, including D&O, representations & warranties, cyberliability, and other lines. Candidates from AmLaw 100 firms with related experience are preferred.

This position is based in Palo Alto, San Francisco, or New York, with some flexibility for other U.S. offices, and is not remote.

Qualifications

• JD degree from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in the state where office is located.
• 3 direct AmLaw 100 firm experience with corporate insurance matters.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough legal research and analysis to support case/transaction work.
• Draft well-written briefs, motions, contracts, and correspondence.
• Assist/manage complex cases and transactions from inception to resolution.
• Build and maintain internal and external client relationships with professionalism.
• Collaborate with lawyers and business professionals to develop strategies.
• Attend and participate in hearings, negotiations, and trials as needed.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and firm policies.
• Pursue ongoing training to enhance legal knowledge and leadership skills.
• Engage in firm citizenship, pro bono work, and community initiatives.

Skills

Excellent writing

Strong research

Attention to detail

Business judgment

Organizational skills

Collaborative

Persuasive communication

Management skills

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Job description

DLA Piper is seeking an associate for its corporate practice with 3–6 years’ experience advising clients on corporate insurance matters, including D&O, representations & warranties, cyberliability, and other lines. Candidates from AmLaw 100 firms with related experience are preferred.

This position is based in Palo Alto, San Francisco, or New York, with some flexibility for other U.S. offices, and is not remote.