Corporate Insurance Associate

Corporate Practice Associate

DLA Piper is seeking an associate to join our corporate practice, with 3-6 years' experience advising clients on corporate insurance matters, including placements and claim management for Directors & Officers insurance, representations & warranties insurance, cyberliability, and other lines of insurance. Experience involving commercial contract indemnification matters, D&O advancement and indemnification issues, as well as corporate/M&A disputes and securities litigation is a plus. We primarily seek to fill this position in our Palo Alto, San Francisco, or New York offices, although strong candidates for other U.S. locations where DLA Piper has offices will be considered (this is not a remote work position).

Responsibilities as an Associate will vary based on level of experience and specific practice group.

• Conduct thorough and comprehensive legal research and analysis to support case/transaction preparation and strategy.
• Draft well-written, error free, and reasoned legal documents, including briefs, motions, contracts, and correspondence.
• Assist/Manage a variety of complex cases/transactions from inception to resolution including preparing for trials, negotiations, settlements, closings, and other legal activities while continuously demonstrating strong judgement.
• 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.
• Work collaboratively with other lawyers and business professionals to support and develop innovative case/transaction strategies to achieve the most favorable outcomes for internal and external clients.
• Ensure rigorous compliance with legal standards and regulations, staying abreast of changes in law and legal precedents.
• Proactively seek out and participate in ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your legal knowledge, practice technology, management, and leadership skills.
• Engage in and contribute to firm programs and initiatives; civic and professional organizations; pro bono work by providing legal assistance to underserved and underrepresented communities.

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. Management skills.

Minimum Education:

• JD
• Degree from an accredited law school.

Admitted to practice in the state in which they are officing.

Minimum Years of Experience:

• 3
• Direct and applicable AmLaw 100 firm and experience.

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 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 discretion.

• Hybrid - Regular in-office presence with some flexibility for work-from-home

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.