AI Regulatory & Transactions Associate

DLA Piper; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 235,000 - 310,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Job summary

DLA Piper’s AI practice seeks 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.

The role is open to both litigation-focused candidates and strong corporate candidates interested in a mix of corporate and litigation/regulatory work, with a substantive client-facing role and exposure to cutting-edge AI issues.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of relevant experience, preferably at a top-tier firm.
• Experience across regulatory/advisory, corporate transactional, or litigation matters; mix of work welcomed.
• Excellent legal writing and analytical skills; polished, error-free work product.
• Strong judgment, attention to detail, ability to work independently or collaboratively.
• Genuine interest in AI and emerging technology; jurisdiction bar admission required or eligible.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Regulatory & advisory

Corporate transactions

Litigation support

Legal research

AI law

Education

J.D. from a recognized law school

Job description

DLA Piper’s AI practice seeks 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.

The role is open to both litigation-focused candidates and strong corporate candidates interested in a mix of corporate and litigation/regulatory work, with a substantive client-facing role and exposure to cutting-edge AI issues.