Investment Funds Attorney (Professional Track)

DLA Piper; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Job summary

DLA Piper’s Investment Funds Group seeks an attorney with 3–6 years of experience in fund formation, real estate, and joint ventures. This professional-track role focuses on drafting fund documents and investor letters, plus handling related real estate transactions.

The position can be located in multiple offices including Washington, D.C., with hybrid work options. Ideal candidates possess strong writing skills, business judgment, and the ability to work collaboratively and independently in a

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in fund formation and related real estate transactions.
• Experience drafting and negotiating fund documents and investor letters.
• Strong analytical and writing skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate fund organizational documents and investor side letters.
• Handle commercial real estate transactions including purchase, sale, leasing, and financing.
• Collaborate across teams and manage complex deal workflows.

Skills

Fund formation

Commercial real estate

Real estate finance

Joint ventures

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Education

JD

Job description

DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive. Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in meaningful work and grow your career. Let’s see what we can achieve. Together.

Summary

DLA Piper’s Investment Funds Group is seeking an attorney with 3 – 6 years’ experience in fund formation, commercial real estate, real estate finance, and/or joint ventures. This is a professional track/non-partnership track position. Relevant experience includes drafting and negotiating fund organizational documents and investor side letters, as well as various commercial real estate transactions documents such as purchase, sale, leasing, financing, and joint venture agreements. Experience with secondaries transactions is a plus. Interested candidates should have strong analytical and writing skills, attention to detail, good business judgment, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively and independently. This position can be located in our Austin, Chicago, New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles or Washington, D.C. offices.

Years Of Experience

• 3-6 years of experience
• Direct and applicable AmLaw 100 law firm experience preferred.

Education

• JD

Certifications

Admitted to practice in the state in which they are officing.

Essential Job Expectations

All DLA Piper employees are expected to demonstrate excellence in how we serve our clients and develop our people, upholding our firm values as part of our culture. Specific expectations include:

• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and external audiences.
• Produce high-quality work and respond to correspondence in an efficient, timely, and professional manner.
• Meet deadlines, manage competing priorities, and commit to meeting high standards.
• Comply with firm policies and procedures.
• Maintain confidences as required in a law firm environment.

Physical Demands

Sedentary work: This is primarily sedentary work, requiring occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects. The role involves sitting for extended periods, with occasional walking and standing, and occasional travel, both domestic and international.

Work Environment - The firm's work location requirements may be modified at the firm's discretion

• Opportunity for a hybrid work arrangement combining remote and in-office work. The specific arrangement will be determined at the time of hiring and may be modified at the firm's discretion.

Disclaimer

This job description provides a concise overview of the role and is not intended to describe all work elements that may be performed. It should not serve as the sole criteria for personnel decisions. Job duties, requirements, and expectations may be modified at the firm's discretion at any time. This job description does not alter the at-will nature of employment.

We are committed to excellence in how we serve our clients and develop our people.

Pay Transparency

The firm’s expected hiring range for this position is $135,000 - $300,000 per year depending on the candidate’s experience, skills, educational and professional background, and overall qualifications.

• medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k)

Applicants who are not based in the jurisdiction in which this position is posted and who apply for this role are doing so voluntarily and are not eligible for relocation assistance. Any relocation benefits, if any, are provided only where a relocation is required at the firm’s direction and in accordance with applicable policy and law.

DLA Piper is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.