Remote Transactional Attorney Jobs in Raleigh, NC

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Job Summary

This Resource Attorney will be a member of the Corporate group and will work closely with partners and leadership in the Emerging Growth & Venture Capital (EGVC) practice. This role supports the practice's corporate resource strategy and initiatives by developing and maintaining core practice assets, improving workflows, and leveraging technology to enhance efficiency, collaboration, and client service. This position can sit in any of our U.S. offices and is eligible for remote work.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and regularly updates the EGVC practice's corporate resource plan in partnership with practice leadership, aligned with the practice's strategic, business, and legal needs
• Curates, creates, maintains, and distributes precedent collections, forms, checklists, playbooks, and other substantive practice content
• Identifies, summarizes, and communicates relevant legal, market, and industry developments in a timely manner
• Captures and analyzes market trends, experience data, and key metrics, including through optimization of the firm's experience database
• Enhances collaboration and informationsharing across attorneys and offices through practical communications tools and content platforms
• Evaluates and improves workflows and matter management processes, including through process mapping and technologyenabled solutions
• Drives efficiency through the effective use of technology, including AIenabled tools, document automation, and data analytics
• Designs and delivers internal and clientfacing training programs for the EGVC practice
• Coordinates and oversees targeted contributions from attorneys within the practice
• Drafts client alerts, practice updates, and other thought leadership related to EGVC developments
• Collaborates closely with Innovation & IT, Professional Development, Business Development & Marketing, and international corporate and knowledge teams
• Serves as an ambassador for the Corporate Department by promoting tools and resources, increasing engagement, and fostering a culture of collaboration and knowledgesharing
• Participates in Corporate Department and practice meetings to share best practices and align initiatives
• Performs other duties as reasonably requested, including occasional travel and working beyond standard hours as needed

Desired Skills & Experience

• Prior experience practicing as a Corporate attorney in a law firm, ideally with Emerging Growth, Venture Capital, or related transactional experience
• Deep understanding of attorney workflows and resource needs in a corporate practice
• Advanced legal drafting, research, and content development skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Demonstrated project management skills and the ability to analyze, improve, and implement processes efficiently
• Strong interest in practice support, technology, innovation, and change management
• Familiarity with legal technologies, including document automation, AIbased tools, and data analytics, is a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Minimum Qualifications

• J.D.
• Admission to practice in the state in which you are officed
• Minimum of 5 years of experience practicing law in a law firm

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
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

Disclaimer

The 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 Process

Applicants must apply directly online instead of sending application materials via email. Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to permit individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position or to participate in the job selection process. If you have a request for an accommodation during the application process, please contact CorporateTalent@us.dlapiper.com.

Search Firms

Per 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 CorporateTalent@us.dlapiper.com.

Pay Transparency

The firm's expected hiring range for this position is $150,000- $200,000per 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.

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