International Employment Associate
DLA Piper LLP (US)
Seattle, WA
JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Communication Skills, Detail Oriented, Employee Terminations, Employment Law, Fortune 500 Customers, Legal, Organizational Skills, Persuasion Skills, Physical Demands, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Team Player, Telephone Skills, Time Management, Typing, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Seattle, WA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Summary
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 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.
We will consider candidates interested in any U.S. DLA Piper office, with a preference for San Francisco, Palo Alto, Chicago, New York, and Austin offices.
Education
* JD from a nationally recognized law school
Bar Admission
* Licensed to practice in the jurisdiction in which you are applying
Experience
* 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.
Job Competencies & Desired Skills
* Strong analytical and writing skills
* Attention to detail
* Good business judgment
* Excellent organizational skills
* Ability to work collaboratively and independently
* Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
* Research and problem-solving skills
* Conceptual thinking
* Ability to influence others
* Persuasive communication
* Management skills
Essential Job Expectations
While the specific job requirements of a DLA Piper position may vary depending upon scope of the job and area of specialty, there are certain universal requirements that are expected of all DLA Piper employees, which include but are not limited to:
* 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.
Our employees are expected to embrace and uphold our firm values as a part of our DLA Piper culture. We are committed to excellence in how we represent our clients and develop our people.
Physical Demands
Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds
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