Mid-Level Investment Funds Associate (Multi Office)_

Boston

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’s is seeking a mid-level associate to join its Investment Funds group. This position is open to our Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, New York, Washington, D.C., and California offices.

**Educatio** **n**

+ JD

**Bar Admission**

+ Admitted to practice in the jurisdiction in which you are applying.

**Experience**

+ 3+ 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.

**Job Competencies & Desired Skills**

+ Strong analytical and writing 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

**General & 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;

+ 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, Work Environment, and Other Requirements**

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**

Hybrid with some in-office expectations

**Application Process**

Please apply online if you are a direct applicant. Applicants must apply directly online instead of sending application materials via email. If you have a request for an accommodation during the application process or if you have any questions about the process, please contact [email protected] (%[email protected]) . Please add [email protected] to your list of safe senders.

**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**

In accordance with California, New York City, and Washington, D.C. Pay Transparency Laws, the pay range for this position, if hired to work in California, New York City or Washington, D.C. is $260,000 – $390,000 per year.  The compensation offered to a candidate selected for employment will be dependent upon various factors, including the candidate’s geographic market, skills, educational and professional background, experience, and overall qualifications. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).

_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 (om/?LicenceId=09b17fa3-b781-4022-bfdd-ec61a570463c&ProductType=OnlineApplicant) _._

**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.

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**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 (yworkday.com/wday/authgwy/dlapiper/login.htmld?redirect=n) 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 [email protected]