Visiting Legal Professional - LatAm Practice (Multi Office)

DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive.  Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm.  Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in meaningful work and grow your career.  Let’s see what we can achieve. Together.

Summary

DLA Piper’s Latin America practice is seeking visiting attorneys to join the firm’s New York or Miami office for up to one year.  The visiting attorneys will work closely with our attorneys in various practice areas within the firm’s LatAm group.  We seek candidates with strong academic backgrounds and transactional experience in their home jurisdictions, preferably in the areas of corporate, M&A, and finance, though candidates with backgrounds in other transactional areas may also be considered on a case-by-case basis.  Our LatAm group is recognized by Chambers and other industry publications across a diverse range of practice areas.  Participants in our foreign visiting attorney program will have opportunities to work in a variety of sectors and will have access to the global DLA platform, including training, mentoring, and pro bono.

Bar Admission

• Must be admitted to practice in at least one jurisdiction in Latin America (Spain and Portugal will be considered on a case-by-case basis).

Requirements

• Eligibility for US bar admission is preferred, but not required. 
• Native Spanish fluency is required; proficiency in Portuguese is desirable. 
• Must have strong academic credentials.

Job Competencies & Desired Skills

• Strong analytical and writing skills
• Attention to detail
• Good business judgment
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
• Research and problem-solving skills
• Conceptual thinking
• Ability to influence others
• Persuasive communication
• Management skills

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; (c) 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.

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

Application Process

Please apply online if you are a direct applicant.  Applicants must apply directly online instead of sending application materials via email. In addition to your resume, please also include a transcript.  If you have a request for an accommodation during the application process or if you have any questions about the process, please contact legalrecruiting-bos@dlapiper.com.  Please add dlapiper@myworkday.com to your list of safe senders.

 Pay Transparency 

The firm’s expected hiring pay for this position is $225,000 per 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.

#LI-Hybrid

#LI-CS1

DLA Piper is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Job applicant poster viewing center.