Employment Transactions Attorney (Professional Track) (NorCal)

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. Let’s see what we can achieve. Together. Summary DLA Piper is seeking an attorney with employment law experience and an interest in transactional and counseling work to join the Corporate/Private Equity practice in our Palo Alto or San Francisco offices. The ideal candidate for this position will have 5-7 years of experience in company-side labor and employment law matters. This is an opportunity to join one of the leading firms in the world in a non-partnership track position. As part of the firm’s Professional Track Attorney program, you will be immediately integrated into a practice group and be part of a team. You will be able to participate in a comprehensive training and development offerings and work on client projects across cutting-edge practices, industries, and borders. You will also have the opportunity to support causes that impact our clients and better our communities through the firm’s commitment to pro bono. Your day will involve acting as the lawyer primarily responsible for employment-related diligence on M&A transactions and also representing clients in connection with daily day-to-day employment advising and matters including research and contract drafting. Strong performance in this role can lead to other varied experiences within the practice that will add to your skill set and build your base of client work. Responsibilities These expectations include, but are not limited to, the lawyer’s ability to: Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with partners, lawyers, clients, staff, and third parties; Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner, meeting all deadlines and expectations; Analyze complex legal issues in a logical manner, applying legal principles and research to specific facts; Provide timely, accurate, and well-reasoned work product; Be available whenever needed to ensure timely delivery of services, including during business hours, evenings, and weekends; Apply sustained and intense concentration for extended periods of time; Work under pressure to meet deadlines and perform to the satisfaction of clients and colleagues; Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; participating in telephonic conferences; and participating in meetings at client offices and at the Firm; Travel, as required by the Firm or client, such as to client meetings, to engage in advocacy before a tribunal or government agency, or to participate in business development activities; Foster relationships and anticipate clients’ needs to achieve continued engagement; Mentor and supervise junior lawyers and staff; a