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Corporate Incentives Senior Attorney (Professional Track)


Company : DLA Piper LLP (US)


Location : Seattle, WA


Created : 2025-12-01


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

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.SummaryDLA Piper is seeking a Senior Attorney to join our corporate practice. This position can be based out of any US office. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 8 years of experience advising domestic and international companies seeking to expand or relocate in the US; advising companies across a wide range of industries with the development of new corporate headquarters, manufacturing and distribution facilities, data centers, and large office projects; and identifying and negotiating discretionary economic development incentives. This is a high volume, fast-paced practice with a highly integrated team serving global clients. We seek candidates who are process driven, have immediately transferable skills, strong academic backgrounds, and who can mentor more junior associates on the team. Additionally, candidates should have strong analytical, writing, and verbal communication skills; attention to detail: good business judgment: excellent organizational skills; and the ability to work collaboratively and independently across the firm.Responsibilities These expectations include, but are not limited to, the lawyer's ability to: Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with partners, lawyers, clients, staff, and third parties; Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner, meeting all deadlines and expectations; Analyze complex legal issues in a logical manner, applying legal principles and research to specific facts; Provide timely, accurate, and well-reasoned work product; Be available whenever needed to ensure timely delivery of services, including during business hours, evenings, and weekends; Apply sustained and intense concentration for extended periods of time; Work under pressure to meet deadlines and perform to the satisfaction of clients and colleagues; Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; participating in telephonic conferences; and participating in meetings at client offices and at the Firm; Travel, as required by the Firm or client, such as to client meetings, to engage in advocacy before a tribunal or government agency, or to participate in business development activities; Foster relationships and anticipate clients' needs to achieve continued engagement; Mentor and supervise junior lawyers and staff; and Observe all Firm policies and practices, as may be in effect from time to time.Desired SkillsIn addition to the general job specifications outlined above, lawyers are expected to demonstrate a level of proficiency commensurate with their position and experience in the core competencies summarized below. Professional Excellence: Oral communications, writing, analysis and strategic thinking, legal knowledge and expertise. Client Impact: Solution orientation, project management, service quality and orientation. initiative and ownership. Effectiveness: self-awareness, relationship building, people management, team building and inclusion. Leadership: Entrepreneurship, business development, career commitment, professionalism and integrity.Minimum Education JDMinimum Years of Experience 8Essential Job ExpectationsWhile the specific job requirements of a DLA Piper position may vary depending upon scope of the job and area of specialty, thereTo view the full job description,