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. **Summary** DLA Piper is seeking a mid-level associate to join its Investment Funds group. This position is open to our Austin, Boston, Chicago, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C. offices. We seek candidates with immediately transferable skills and strong academic backgrounds. **Education** + JD **Bar Admission** + Admitted to practice in the jurisdiction in which you are applying **Experience** + 3 - 5 years of relevant experience. + Experience with investments in, or the formation of, domestic and international private equity, real estate, venture capital and hedge funds. + Experience with secondary transactions, structuring separately managed accounts and structuring carry vehicles preferred. + Direct and applicable AmLaw 100 firm experience preferred. **Desired Skills** + Excellent written and verbal communication abilities + Strong analytical and problem-solving 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** 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; + Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment; + 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** 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-The firm's work location requirements may be modified at the firm's discretion** + Hybrid - Regular in-office presence with some flexibility for work-from-home **Disclaimer** The purpose of this job description is to provide a concise statement of the work elements and to organize and present the information in a standardized way. It is not intended to describe all the elements of the work that may be performed by every individual in this classification, nor should it serve as the sole criteria for personnel decisions and actions. The job duties, requirements, and expectations for this position may be modified at the Firm's discretion at any time. This job description does not change the at-will nature of employment. Application Process: Applicants must apply directly online instead of sending application materials via email. Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to permit individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position or to participate in the job selection process. If you have a request for an accommodation during the application process, please contact legalrecruiting-bos@dlapiper.com. **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 tolegalrecruiting-bos@dlapiper.com. **Pay Transparency** The firm's expected hiring range for this position is $260,000 - $365,000 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). \#LI-CS1 \#LI-Hybrid _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 ( _._ **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. **Get to Know Us** We invite you to learn more about us. Please visit the following pages for more information about DLA Piper. Laterals ( Lateral Partners Law Students ( Business Professionals **Recruitment Agencies:** 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 via the following link ( to review positions accepting agency submissions. _Lawyer Positions Only:_ If you do not have an agreement with us and would like us to consider candidates, please send a blind candidate profile to legalrecruiting-bos@dlapiper.com

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