DLA Piper is seeking a highly sophisticated, non-partner track Senior Attorney to serve as a primary legal engine for complex client portfolios. This is not a traditional "back-office" role; it is designed for a dynamic practitioner who thrives on high-level execution and deeply embedding themselves within a client's operational DNA. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between high-level private equity structuring and day-to-day corporate governance, acting as a versatile legal architect for sophisticated family offices and international entities. This position is open to our New York office.
Responsibilities
Complex Deal Structuring & Execution
Overseeing the deal process with PE, family offices and sovereign funds across LP investments.
Overseeing specialist counsel focused on tax structures and financing agreements related to various acquisitions.
General Corporate Counsel
Serve as the "connective tissue" across various workstreams, ensuring that board minutes, operating agreements, and commercial contracts are consistent with the client's overarching strategic goals.
Provide proactive risk management and advisory on corporate governance for multi-jurisdictional entities.
Requirements
The "Deep Dive" Mentality: A proven ability to go beyond the "legal task" to understand the underlying business mechanics of a deal.
Autonomy: High emotional intelligence and the ability to interface directly with principals, CFOs, and outside advisors without constant partner supervision.
Minimum Education
J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing.
Minimum Years of Experience
6+ years of high-level corporate law experience, ideally within a Vault 50 firm or a sophisticated boutique focusing on PE/M&A.
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
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
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Benefits
Vision insuranceEquity / stock options
Additional Information
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