DLA Piper

DLA Piper

Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Associate (Chicago)

Chicago, IL

Sponsorship not specified$260k-$390kDetected 16 days ago
M&AResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem Solving

About the role

  • DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive.
  • Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm.
  • Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in meaningful work and grow your career.

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 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.

Requirements

  • Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required;
  • Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
  • Minimum Years of Experience

Nice to have

  • 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.

Compensation

  • The firm's expected hiring range for this position is $260,000 - $390,000 per year depending on the candidate's geographic market location.
  • The compensation offered for employment will also be dependent on other factors including the candidate's experience, skills, educational and professional background, and overall qualifications.
  • Applicants who are not based in the jurisdiction in which this position is posted and who apply for this role are doing so voluntary and are not eligible for relocation assistance.
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Benefits

  • DLA Piper is seeking an associate to join its Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation group.
  • Minimum Education
  • We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to permit individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position or to participate in the job selection process.
  • The compensation offered for employment will also be dependent on other factors including the candidate's experience, skills, educational and professional background, and overall qualifications.
  • Any relocation benefits, if any, are provided only where a relocation is required at the firm's direction and in accordance with applicable policy and law.
  • All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Equal opportunity

  • DLA Piper is an equal opportunity employer.
  • If you have a request for an accommodation during the
  • equal opportunity employer.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • 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 underse
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