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LAYIQ - EGVC Associate (Austin) at DLA Piper

Manage and support complex domestic and cross-border corporate, finance, real estate, tax, employment, and other transactional matters from inception through closing and post-closing activities.
Conduct legal due diligence, analyze findings, identify risks, and develop practical recommendations for clients.
Draft, review, negotiate, and revise contracts, transaction documents, disclosure schedules, and ancillary agreements.
Structure transactions and provide strategic advice regarding legal, regulatory, business, and operational considerations.
Support deal execution, including managing timelines, coordinating workstreams, and facilitating communication among transaction parties.
Participate in negotiations with clients, counterparties, lenders, investors, regulators, and other stakeholders.
Coordinate and manage transaction closings, including closing documentation, signatures, funds flow, and post-closing obligations.
Analyze and advise on applicable regulatory requirements, governance matters, and compliance considerations affecting transactions.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary legal teams and business professionals to deliver integrated solutions that support client objectives and successful transaction outcomes.
Skills and Competencies
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.
Essential Job Expectations
All DLA Piper employees are expected to demonstrate excellence in how we serve our clients and develop our people, upholding our firm values as part of our culture. Specific expectations include:
Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and external audiences.
Produce high-quality work and respond to correspondence in an efficient, timely, and professional manner.
Meet deadlines, manage competing priorities, and commit to meeting high standards.
Comply with firm policies and procedures.
Maintain confidences as required in a law firm environment.
Physical Demands Sedentary work: This is primarily sedentary work, requiring occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects. The role involves sitting for extended periods, with occasional walking and standing, and occasional travel, both domestic and international.
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 .

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