Senior Public Company and Governance Associate (San Diego)

Summary

DLA Piper is seeking a senior corporate associate to join its San Diego office. This associate will be practicing in the areas of public company reporting and compliance, corporate governance, capital markets, and working day-to-day with public companies. This is an opportunity for a dynamic mid-level associate to join a growing securities practice within a leading global law firm focused on life science, technology, and digital asset verticals for innovative issuer and underwriter clients. The associate will support DLA Piper’s national capital markets and public company advisory practice and experience working in a large firm is a plus.
Education

JD
Bar Admission

Licensed to practice in California
Experience

Minimum 5 years of capital markets experience.
Experience working with large cap and mid cap public companies, with their periodic reporting, proxy statements, Section 13 and Section 16 filings.
Strong knowledge of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as well as Nasdaq and NYSE listing and governance requirements.
Direct and applicable AmLaw 100 law firm experience preferred.
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
Essential Job Expectations

Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties.
Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence efficiently.
Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product.
Meet deadlines and perform work duties as required.
Foster positive work relationships.
Comply with all firm policies and practices.
Engage in physical and sedentary activities as required, including computer work and virtual conference calls.
Work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast‑paced environment.
Perform any other duties, tasks, or projects as assigned.
Physical Demands

Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Work Environment

Hybrid – regular in‑office presence with some flexibility for work‑from‑home.
Pay Transparency

Salary range: $365,000 – $435,000 per year, depending on experience, skills, educational and professional background, and overall qualifications. Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, and 401(k) plan.
Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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