Litigation Senior Attorney - M&A (Short Hills)

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.SummaryDLA Piper is seeking a Senior Attorney to join our Litigation group, Business and Commercial subgroup. This position is open to our Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, DC, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, Raleigh, Short Hills, and Wilmington offices.Bar AdmissionAdmitted to practice in the jurisdiction in which you are applyingExperienceMinimum of 6 years’ experience in M&A post-closing indemnity disputes and/or representations and warranty insurance disputes. Experience with M&A transaction documentation and damages calculationsEssential Job ExpectationsWhile 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 DemandsSedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.Work Environment-The firm's work location requirements may be modified at the firm's discretionHybrid - Regular in-office presence with some flexibility for work-from-homeDisclaimerThe purpose of this job description is to provide a concise statement of the work elements and to organize and present the information in a standardized way. It is not intended to describe all the elements of the work that may be performed by every individual in this classification, nor should it serve as the sole criteria for personnel decisions and actions. The job duties, requirements, and expectations for this position may be modified at the Firm’s discretion at any time. This job description does not change the at-will nature of employment.Application ProcessAll candidates must provide a cover letter, resume, transcript, and a writing sample not substantially edited by anyone other than the applicant.Please apply online if you are a direct applicant. Applicants must apply directly online instead of sending application materials via email. If you have a request for an accommodation during the application process or if you have any questions about the process, please contact View email address on apply.placed-app.com. Please add View email address on apply.placed-app.com to your list of safe senders. Search FirmsPer the terms of our agreement, all candidates must be submitted through the firm’s agency portal for consideration.  If you have an agreement with the firm, please log in to the agency portal. If you do not have an agreement with us and would like us to consider candidates, please send a blind candidate profile to View email address on apply.placed-app.com TransparencyThe firm’s expected hiring range for this position is $275,000 - $425,000 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. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).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. 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.#LI-CS2#LI-HybridDLA Piper is an equal opportunity employer. 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. Job applicant poster viewing center.SummaryLocation: New York, NY; Atlanta, GA; Raleigh, NC; Baltimore, MD; Short Hills, NJ; Washington, DC; Wilmington, DE; Philadelphia, PA; Miami, FL; Boston, MAType: Full time