AI Regulatory & Transactions Associate

DLA Piper; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 235,000 - 310,000; Full time

Job summary

DLA Piper's AI practice seeks an associate with 2–4 years of experience to support a rapidly growing docket of AI-focused advisory, regulatory, litigation, and transactional matters. The role emphasizes regulatory and advisory work and corporate transactions.

The role is open to both litigation-focused candidates and strong corporate candidates interested in a mix of 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.
• Experience across regulatory/advisory, corporate transactional, or litigation matters; candidates should be open to a mix of corporate and litigation/regulatory work.
• Excellent legal writing and analytical skills; demonstrated ability to produce polished, error-free work product.
• Strong judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Genuine interest in artificial intelligence and emerging technology; prior exposure to AI, regulatory, or transactional matters is a plus.
• Admission (or eligibility for admission) in the relevant jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on AI governance, regulatory compliance, and risk, including emerging AI transparency, disclosure, and related regulatory regimes;
• Monitor and analyze developments in AI law and regulation and translate them into practical, client-ready 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 research

Analytical skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Judgment

Organization

Team collaboration

Independent work

Management skills

Strategic thinking

Education

JD

Job description

DLA Piper's AI practice seeks an associate with 2–4 years of experience to support a rapidly growing docket of AI-focused advisory, regulatory, litigation, and transactional matters. The role emphasizes regulatory and advisory work and corporate transactions.

The role is open to both litigation-focused candidates and strong corporate candidates interested in a mix of corporate and litigation/regulatory work.