AI Regulatory & Transactions Associate

DLA Piper; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 235,000 - 310,000; Full time

Job summary

DLA Piper’s AI practice 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 early responsibility and direct exposure to cutting-edge issues at the intersection of AI, regulation, and business.

The position is client-facing and suited for candidates comfortable with both corporate and litigation/regulatory work,

Qualifications

• J.D. with strong academic credentials from a nationally recognized law school.
• 2–4 years of relevant experience, preferably gained at an AmLaw 100 / top-tier firm;

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on AI governance, regulatory compliance, and risk.
• Monitor AI law developments and translate into practical guidance.
• Support AI-related corporate and technology transactions, including due diligence, drafting and negotiating agreements, and identifying and mitigating AI-specific risks in deals.
• Develop subject matter expertise on AI issues in the corporate transactional context and serve as a resource to deal teams across the firm.
• Conduct legal research and draft well-reasoned briefs, motions, memoranda, and correspondence in support of litigation and regulatory matters.
• Support fact development, discovery, depositions, and case strategy across a range of litigation and regulatory investigations.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and collaborate across the firm's AI, litigation, and corporate teams.

Skills

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Interest in AI

Education

JD

Job description

DLA Piper’s AI practice 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 early responsibility and direct exposure to cutting-edge issues at the intersection of AI, regulation, and business.

The position is client-facing and suited for candidates comfortable with both corporate and litigation/regulatory work,