Hybrid AI Governance & Transactions Associate

DLA Piper; Baltimore (MD); 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 rapidly growing AI-focused docket of advisory, regulatory, litigation, and transactional matters. The role emphasizes regulatory and advisory work and corporate transactions, open to both litigation-focused candidates and strong corporate candidates.

This is a substantive, client-facing role with early responsibility and direct exposure to cutting-edge AI issues.

Qualifications

• J.D. from a nationally recognized law school.
• 2–4 years of relevant experience at an AmLaw 100/top-tier firm.
• Experience across regulatory/advisory, corporate transactional, or litigation matters; open to a mix.
• Admission (or eligibility) in the relevant jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on AI governance, regulatory compliance, and risk, including emerging AI transparency, disclosure, and related regulatory regimes.
• Monitor AI law/regulation 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 contexts for deal teams.
• Draft briefs, motions, memoranda, and correspondence for litigation and regulatory matters.
• Support fact development, discovery, and case strategy across investigations.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships across AI, litigation, and corporate teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Research skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Persuasive communication

Management skills

Education

J.D. from a recognized law school

Job description

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

This is a substantive, client-facing role with early responsibility and direct exposure to cutting-edge AI issues.