AI Governance & Transactions Associate

DLA Piper; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 235,000 - 310,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

DLA Piper is seeking an associate with 2–4 years of experience to support a growing docket of AI-focused advisory, regulatory, litigation, and transactional matters. The role emphasizes regulatory and advisory work and corporate transactions, with openness to both litigation-focused and corporate candidates seeking a hybrid mix.

This is a substantive, client-facing role with early responsibility and exposure to cutting-edge AI regulatory issues across corporate and litigation contexts, within a

Qualifications

• J.D. with strong academic credentials from a nationally recognized law school.
• 2–4 years of relevant experience, preferably at a top-tier law firm.
• Experience across regulatory/advisory, corporate transactional, or litigation matters; open to a mix of corporate and litigation/regulatory work.
• Excellent legal writing and analytical skills; ability to produce polished, error-free work.
• Strong judgment, attention to detail, and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Genuine interest in artificial intelligence and emerging technology; prior exposure is a plus.
• Admission (or eligibility for admission) in the relevant jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on AI governance, regulatory compliance, and risk, including AI transparency and regulatory regimes.
• Monitor and analyze AI law developments and translate them into practical guidance.
• Support AI-related corporate and technology transactions, including due diligence and drafting/negotiating agreements.
• Develop subject matter expertise on AI issues in corporate transactional context and support deal teams.
• Conduct legal research and draft briefs, motions, memoranda, and correspondence for litigation and regulatory matters.
• Support fact development, discovery, and case strategy across litigation and regulatory investigations.
• Build and maintain client relationships and collaborate across firm's AI, litigation, and corporate teams.

Skills

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Judgment

Communication

Collaboration

Interest in AI

Education

J.D.

Job description

DLA Piper is seeking an associate with 2–4 years of experience to support a growing docket of AI-focused advisory, regulatory, litigation, and transactional matters. The role emphasizes regulatory and advisory work and corporate transactions, with openness to both litigation-focused and corporate candidates seeking a hybrid mix.

This is a substantive, client-facing role with early responsibility and exposure to cutting-edge AI regulatory issues across corporate and litigation contexts, within a