Job Title
Corporate Staff Attorney
Firm
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
Location
California-Silicon Valley
Description
Skadden’s Palo Alto office is seeking staff attorneys to support the Firm’s Corporate matters, with responsibilities including due diligence review, drafting and reviewing public disclosures, negotiate NDAs, assisting with the drafting and filing of SEC reporting requirements and other related duties. Staff attorneys are hired to assist our Corporate practices as the Firm’s needs require. Candidates will have 3+ years of experience and be a graduate of an accredited law school. Salary scale commensurate with experience. Staff attorneys are reviewed annually and are considered for a discretionary year-end bonus. Staff attorneys are eligible for the following benefits: medical, dental, disability, and life insurance; 401(k); California bar registration; continuing legal education (in-house, PLI, Lexis/Westlaw); 4 weeks of paid vacation; and parental leave. Candidates must be admitted to practice in the State of California. SEARCH FIRM SUBMISSIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED These efforts, along with our professional development and other Skadden benefits, including a hybrid work model, which currently consists of working Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in the office and living proximate to the office underscores Skadden’s long-standing commitment to investing in its people, culture and diversity. We also have an extensive pro bono program that allows attorneys to devote, and receive credit for, time for myriad causes that spark their interests and matches those interests with the legal needs in the community. Skadden is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It adheres to an equal employment opportunity policy that prohibits discriminatory practices or harassment against applicants or employees based on any legally impermissible factor including, but not necessarily limited to, race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, alienage or citizenship status, marital or familial status, domestic partnership status, caregiver status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, change of sex or transgender status, genetic information, medical condition, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual and reproductive health decisions, disability (where the applicant or employee is qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation), any protected military or veteran status, or status as a victim of domestic or dating violence, sexual assault or offense, or stalking. If you are having technical issues applying for a position, please contact your local internet service provider. Applicants who are interested in applying for a position and require special assistance or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability or a religious belief or practice should contact Jennifer Lee at (212) 735-2073. Skadden EEO and Affirmative Action Policy Applicants Have Rights Under Federal Employment Law Applicants Have Rights Under California Employment Law Skadden will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, please note that all newly-hired personnel in the United States must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by their first day of employment.
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Updated
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Position
Staff Attorney
Practice Areas
Corporate
Experience
3+ years
Employer Type
Law Firm