DLA Piper

Investment Funds Associate (Multi City)

DLA Piper$260K — $390K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-6 years of relevant experience in investment funds law
  • Direct experience at an AmLaw 100 law firm preferred
  • Expertise in private equity, real estate, venture capital, and hedge funds
  • Strong understanding of secondary transactions on both sponsor and investor sides
  • Experience in structuring separately managed accounts and carry vehicles is a plus
  • JD from an accredited law school
  • Admitted to practice in the state of employment

Responsibilities

  • Advise on the formation and operation of private equity and hedge funds
  • Support clients in real estate and venture capital transactions
  • Handle secondary transactions for sponsor and investor representations
  • Structure and negotiate separately managed accounts and related vehicles
  • Ensure compliance with firm policies while delivering high-quality work
  • Communicate effectively with clients and internal teams
  • Manage competing priorities and meet high standards under deadlines

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Hybrid work arrangement options
  • Opportunities for professional development and training
Full Job Description
Summary

DLA Piper is seeking an associate to join its Investment Funds group in Austin, Chicago, New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, or Washington, D.C. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background and experience advising on the formation and operation of domestic and international private equity, real estate, venture capital, and hedge funds, as well as investments in such funds. We are particularly interested in candidates with significant experience in secondary transactions, including both sponsor-side and investor-side representations. Additional experience structuring separately managed accounts and carry vehicles is a plus. Candidates should possess immediately transferable skills and the ability to contribute to a sophisticated, market-leading investment funds practice.

Years of Experience
  • 3-6 years of experience
  • Direct and applicable AmLaw 100 law firm experience preferred.


Education
  • JD
  • Degree from an accredited law school.


Certifications

Admitted to practice in the state in which they are officing.

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.

Work Environment-The firm's work location requirements may be modified at the firm's discretion
  • Opportunity for a hybrid work arrangement combining remote and in-office work. The specific arrangement will be determined at the time of hiring and may be modified at the firm's discretion.


Disclaimer

This job description provides a concise overview of the role and is not intended to describe all work elements that may be performed. It should not serve as the sole criteria for personnel decisions. Job duties, requirements, and expectations may be modified at the firm's discretion at any time. This job description does not alter the at-will nature of employment.

We are committed to excellence in how we serve our clients and develop our people.

Application Process: Interested candidates must apply directly online. Application materials sent via email will not be accepted. Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position or participate in the selection process. For accommodation requests, please contact [redacted].

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 [email protected].

Pay Transparency

The firm's expected hiring range for this position is $260,000 - $390,000 per year depending on the candidate's experience, skills, educational and professional background, and overall qualifications. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).

Applicants who are not based in the jurisdiction in which this position is posted and who apply for this role are doing so voluntarily and are not eligible for relocation assistance. Any relocation benefits, if any, are provided only where a relocation is required at the firm's direction and in accordance with applicable policy and law.

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About DLA Piper

DLA Piper is a multinational law firm with offices in more than 40 countries. The firm was formed in 2005 by the merger of three law firms: DLA, Piper Rudnick, and Gray Cary. DLA Piper is one of the largest law firms in the world, with over 4,000 lawyers and 10,000 employees. The firm provides a wide range of legal services to clients in various industries, including banking, energy, healthcare, and technology. DLA Piper has been involved in several high-profile cases, including the representation of the estate of Michael Jackson and the defense of FIFA in the wake of the 2015 corruption scandal. In 2019, DLA Piper reported revenue of $3.11 billion.
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