Of Counsel

Location

Delaware, OH | United States

Job description

at DLA Piper in Wilmington, Delaware, United States

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Summary

DLA Piper is seeking an Of Counsel to join our U.S. Restructuring Group. The ideal candidate for this position will have 9 years of experience representing and advising companies experiencing financial difficulties, lenders and creditors in complex business reorganizations, debt restructurings and financing matters (ideally debtor-side experience). Court experience is required. We seek candidates with immediate transferable skills and strong academic backgrounds from nationally recognized law schools. Will consider candidates located in any of our U.S. offices, but must be licensed to practice law in the jurisdiction in which you are applying.

Application Process

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General & 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; © participating in meetings as needed;

+ 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.

Qualifications – External

Requirements:

+ J.D.

+ 9 years of restructuring experience

+ Must be licensed to practice law in the jurisdiction in which you are applying

Physical Demands, Work Environment, and Other Requirements

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

Hybrid with some in-office expectations or remote (as appropriate)

Some travel required

Pay Transparency

In accordance with California, New York and Washington State Pay Transparency Law, the pay range for this position, if hired to work in California, New York or Washington State, is $350,000 – $500,000 per year. The compensation offered to a candidate selected for employment will be dependent upon various factors, including the candidate’s geographic market, skills, educational and professional background, experience, and overall qualifications. Benefits information may be found on the DLA Piper LLP (US) career site.

Job: Lawyer

Organization: Finance

Title: Of Counsel

Location: California-Los Angeles

Requisition ID: 23000546

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