Investment Funds Associate (Multi City)

Job title: Investment Funds Associate (Multi City)

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Summary

DLA Piper is seeking an associate to join its Investment Funds group in Austin, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, or Washington, D.C. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background and experience representing sponsors and/or investors in matters such as the formation and operation of domestic and international private equity, real estate, venture capital, and hedge funds, and secondary transactions, including both GP-led and LP-led transactions. Well-qualified candidates with experience in some of these areas are encouraged to apply. 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.